Question

Use the substitution method to solve the system of equations. Choose the correct ordered pair.

x + y = 11
-x = -y - 9

A. (9, 2)
B. (10, 1)
C. (8, 3)
D. (11, 0)

Answer 1

If -x=-y-9 then x = y+9
Replace x in the first equation with y+9 and solve.

Answer 2

@Mertsj I'm still confused

Answer 3

@mm3591 I confused because I don't know why you are still confused.

Answer 4

@Loser66 I don't know why I'm confused.

Answer 5

@mm3591 anything with -> \(\large x=-y-9\ then\ x = y+9\)?

Answer 6

well.. shoot missing dash... anyhow... does that make sense? notice -> \(\large -x=-y-9\ then\ x = y+9\)

Answer 7

rats...yeah. notice that

Answer 8

whats the answer?

Answer 9

@mm3591 yes, no, no the foggiest, even forgot my name, maybe, what day is today?

Answer 10

the answer my friend, is blowing in the wind, the answer is blowing in the wind

bob dylan

Answer 11

NOT HELPFUL!

Answer 12

well... what do you think about the aforementioned? -> x=-y-9 then x = y+9 <--- followed that?

Answer 13

Confused

Answer 14

rats the minus missing,, darn clipboard anyhow -x=-y-9 then x = y+9

Answer 15

What did I tell you to substitute for x?

Answer 16

y+9

Answer 17

What is the first equation in your problem?

Answer 18

x + y=11 @Mertsj

Answer 19

Cross out the x and replace it with y+9