SOLUTION: I am suppose to solve the systems of equations by elimination and I don't understand it. Here is my problem. X+y=-6 2x-y=3

Question 900708: I am suppose to solve the systems of equations by elimination and I don't understand it. Here is my problem.
X+y=-6
2x-y=3
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1 x + 1 y = -6 .............1

2 x -1 y = 3 .............2
Eliminate y
multiply (1)by 1
Multiply (2) by 1
1 x 1 y = -6
2 x -1 y = 3
Add the two equations
3 x = -3
/ 3
x = -1
plug value of x in (1)
1 x + 1 y = -6
-1 + y = -6
y = -6 + 1
y = -5

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