Question

Solve the system of equations and choose the correct answer from the list of options.

2x + y = −4
y = 3x + 2

(-6/5, -8/5 )
(-8/5, -6/5)
(-5/6, -11,5)
(-11/5, -6/5)

Answer 1

we can substitute \[y = 3x + 2 \] in for y in the other equation

Answer 2

\[2x + (3x + 2) = -4\]

Answer 3

now combine the terms \[5x + 2 = -4\]

Answer 4

can you solve for x now?

Answer 5

would x be 7? @Austin6i6

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

Does that mean I divide ?

Answer 8

to solve for x yes

Answer 9

thats fine

Answer 10

\[5x = -6\]

Answer 11

now divide by 5

Answer 12

-1.2

Answer 13

@Austin6i6 You still there ?

Answer 14

yes that is correct