Q. Solve the system of equations.−3y−4x=−113y−5x=−61x=□y=□
Write Equations: Write down the system of equations.We have the following system of equations:−3y−4x=−113y−5x=−61We need to find the values of x and y that satisfy both equations.
Add to Eliminate y: Add the two equations together to eliminate y.By adding the two equations, we get:(−3y−4x)+(3y−5x)=−11+(−61)The y terms cancel out, and we are left with:−4x−5x=−11−61
Combine Terms for x: Combine like terms and solve for x.−4x−5x=−9x−11−61=−72So we have:−9x=−72Now, divide both sides by −9 to solve for x:x=−72/−9x=8
Substitute x for y: Substitute the value of x into one of the original equations to solve for y. Let's use the first equation: −3y−4x=−11 Substitute x=8: −3y−4(8)=−11−3y−32=−11
Isolate y Term: Add 32 to both sides to isolate the term with y. −3y−32+32=−11+32−3y=21Now, divide both sides by −3 to solve for y:y=−321y=−7
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