Q. Solve the system of equations.−9x−6y=159x−10y=145x=□y=□
Identify variable to eliminate: Identify the variable to eliminate. In this case, we can eliminate 'x' as the coefficients are the opposite in both equations.
Identify operation to eliminate variable: Identify the operation to eliminate the variable. Here, we add the equations as the coefficients are opposite.
Add equations to eliminate x: Add the equations to eliminate 'x'. (−9x−6y)+(9x−10y)=15+145−9x−6y+9x−10y=160−16y=160 This gives us −16y=160.
Solve for y: Solve for 'y'. Dividing both sides of the equation by −16 gives us y=−10.
Substitute y into first equation: Substitute y=−10 into the first equation to solve for 'x'. Substitute y=−10 in −9x−6y=15. We get −9x+60=15. Subtract 60 from both sides, we get −9x=−45. Divide by −9, we get x=5. This gives us x=5.
Write solution as coordinate point: Write the solution as a coordinate point. The solution is (5,−10).
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