Question

x + 5y = -2
2x + y = 5

The point of intersection of the lines has a y-coordinate of _____.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

x + 5y = -2 -->(-2)
2x + y = 5
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-2x - 10y = 4 (result of multiplying by -2)
2x + y = 5
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-9y = 9
y = -1
your y coordinate at the point of intersection is (0,-1)

Answer 3

your y coordinate is -1

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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