SOLUTION: Solve the system of equation by substitution 5x + y = -4 and y = -x

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Question 528878: Solve the system of equation by substitution

5x + y = -4 and y = -x

Answer by boilpoil(127)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This one is pretty easy:
5x+y=-4 and (y=-x)
5x+(-x)=4
5x-x=4
4x=4
x=1

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