Q. What is the result of adding these two equations?2x+3y=−55x−y=−12
Write Equations: Write down the equations to be added.We have the equations:2x+3y=−55x−y=−12We will add these equations together to find the sum.
Add Equations: Add the equations together.(2x+3y)+(5x−y)=−5+(−12)Combine like terms:2x+5x+3y−y=−5−127x+2y=−17This is the result of adding the two equations.
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