Substitute y=−2: Substitute y=−2 into the equation x+6y=−10 and then simplify.Substitute −2 for y in x+6y=−10.x+6(−2)=−10x−12=−10
Isolate variable term: Isolate the variable term to solve for x.x−12=−10x−12+12=−10+12x=2
Find ordered pair solution: We found:x=2y=−2What is the solution in the form of an ordered pair?Substitute x=2 and y=−2 into (x,y).The solution is (2,−2).
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