Question

Part 1:
Solve the following system of equations. Please show your work to receive full credit.
x - y = 16
2x + y = 2

Part 2:
Explain which method you chose to solve the system and why you felt it was the best choice

Answer 1

oh youre doing flvs? mme too

Answer 2

yeah you think you could help me?

Answer 3

for the first equation you would try to solve for x

Answer 4

and then plug that into the second equation

Answer 5

soooo...
x-y=16
x=16+y

Answer 6

then substitute that into the second equation for the x variable

Answer 7

so it would be 2(y+16)+y=2

Answer 8

3y+32=2

Answer 9

2y+32+y=2
3y+32=2
3y=-30
y=-10

Answer 10

and the method is substitution

Answer 11

thank you!

Answer 12

youre welcome!