SOLUTION: X+y=16
Y=-5x
How do I get the answer
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Question 1028918: X+y=16
Y=-5x
How do I get the answer
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y = 16
y = -5x
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substitute -5x for y in the first equation
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x-5x = 16
:
-4x = 16
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x = -4
y = -5(-4) = 20
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check the answer by substituting for x and y in the first equation
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-4 +20 = 16
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16 = 16
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our answer checks
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