SOLUTION: y=1/2x-3 y=-2x-2 We need step by step explanation to solve thhis system of equations

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Question 145402: y=1/2x-3 y=-2x-2
We need step by step explanation to solve thhis system of equations

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the first equation


Plug in


Multiply both sides by the LCM of 2. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



Add 4 to both sides


Subtract x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x



Reduce. This is the first part of our answer.


Go back to the first equation


Plug in


Multiply


Combine like terms



So our answer is and

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