Question

someone please help me solve this system of equations
x − 2y = 14
x + 3y = 9

Answer 1

Multiply the second equation by -1 and add the result to the first equation. Then solve the resulting equation for y

Answer 2

how do I do that? I don't understand

Answer 3

y= -1 and x=11
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Answer 4

You don't know how to multiply by -1?

Answer 5

umm the entire equation by negative one? no..

Answer 6

Do you understand where that came from?

Answer 7

What is x times -1?

Answer 8

-1x

Answer 9

What is 3y times -1 ?

Answer 10

-3y

Answer 11

What is 9 times -1 ?

Answer 12

-9

Answer 13

What is x +3y=9 times -1 ?

Answer 14

-1x-3y=-9

Answer 15

Add that to the first equation.

Answer 16

im solving it and the trouble im having is where I get to -5y=1x=3

Answer 17

-5y=1x+3*