Solve the system of equations and choose the correct answer from the list of options.
2x + y = −4
y = 3x + 2
negative 6 over five comma negative 8 over 5
negative 8 over 5 comma negative 6 over 5
negative 5 over 6 comma negative 11 over 5
negative 11 over 5 comma negative 6 over 5
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pooja195 (pooja195):
Plug equation 2 into equation 1 (in place of y since they tell u what y equals)
2x+3x+3=-4
Now you can solve for x by yourself. I can guide.
OpenStudy (jchick):
sorry the rest of it didn't go
OpenStudy (anonymous):
@jchick rest of what
OpenStudy (anonymous):
@pooja195 can u help
pooja195 (pooja195):
I did.
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
but solving for x still doesn't make my answer very clear to me
OpenStudy (anonymous):
@jchick do u have the answer? :c
OpenStudy (plasmataco):
2x+3x+3=-4
OpenStudy (anonymous):
so a b c or d
OpenStudy (plasmataco):
5x+3=-4
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OpenStudy (plasmataco):
5x=-7
OpenStudy (plasmataco):
X=-7/5
OpenStudy (anonymous):
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OpenStudy (plasmataco):
Sry, -6/5
OpenStudy (plasmataco):
Now, substitute -6/5 in with x in the first equation
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OpenStudy (plasmataco):
If you do the math you get-8/5 so a
OpenStudy (anonymous):
rolo.
look at the last answer...
If you do the math you get-8/5 so a