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What are the missing values?

-2x + 5y = -12
-6x + ____ y = ____

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HELP PLEASE ? ILL MEDAL 

What are the missing values?

-2x + 5y = -12 
-6x + ____ y = ____

anonymous · Answer

We need more information.

anonymous · Answer

It say that the system of equations is coincident and they asking for the missing values @greenlegodude57

anonymous · Answer

-6 / -2 = ?

anonymous · Answer

Multiply that value^^ to the rest of the numbers.

skullpatrol · Answer

What does "coincident" mean?

skullpatrol · Answer

Do you have a definition @jayonna15?

anonymous · Answer

you do not need more information. Solve for x or y, which ever one is easier, then plug that value in the parentheses and solve for the next variable and you will have your answers for x and y.

anonymous · Answer

Two lines or shapes that lie exactly on top of each other @skullpatrol

skullpatrol · Answer

Good. How does that apply to equations?

skullpatrol · Answer

Math is learned by applying definitions to problems. So -2x + 5y = -12  can be called your "original equation, right?

skullpatrol · Answer

Do you recall the multiplication property of equality ie if a = b then ca = cb.

skullpatrol · Answer

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