Question

My reaction when i get hit with a hard algebra question: *dink* (WASTED)

Answer 1

Multiply one of the equations by -1

Answer 2

2p+3q=-3

Answer 3

now add both equations

Answer 4

7p=-42

Answer 5

p=-6

Answer 6

Now substitute back into one of the equations

Answer 7

og equation or the -1 equation

Answer 8

Original

Answer 9

no multiply

Answer 10

When you substitute always do it to the original

Answer 11

12-3q=3
-3q=-15
q=5

Answer 12

3-12 is not -15

Answer 13

q=5

Answer 14

No, q≠5

Answer 15

that isnt possible

Answer 16

its only q =

Answer 17

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Pixel

\(\color{red}{12-3q=3\\-3q=-15}\)
q=5
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)

Check that step

Answer 18

-3q=-9
q=3

Answer 19

Right
p=-6
q=3