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

2x + y = −4
y = 3x + 2

A. (-6/5,-8/5)

B. (-8/5,-6/5)

C. (-6/5,-11/5)

D. (-11/5,-6/5)

Question

Solve the system of equations and choose the correct answer from the list of options. 

2x + y = −4 
y = 3x + 2

A.  (-6/5,-8/5)

B. (-8/5,-6/5)

C. (-6/5,-11/5)

D. (-11/5,-6/5)

welshfella · Answer

if you subtract the equations you will get an equation in x  only so you can solve this for x.

asett · Answer

Or, @Gabi_M you can substitute the second equation (y=...) for the y in the first equation to solve for x. Does that help?

anonymous · Answer

Thank you. That helps a little. I know how to do it, and I'm almost done with this course, but I can't think anymore.

welshfella · Answer

sorry i got called away

asett · Answer

:) Well, if you need help, @welshfella and myself are right here! Let us know if you get stuck. :)

anonymous · Answer

No problem @welshfella

anonymous · Answer

Thank you. I appreciate it :)