SOLUTION: solve this using comparison method of algebraic method 3. 1/x+1/y=0 2/x+ 5/y=-6

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Question 377342: solve this using comparison method of algebraic method
3. 1/x+1/y=0
2/x+ 5/y=-6

Answer by robertb(5830)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the top equation by -2: .
Add corresponding sides with the bottom equation, to get ,
or , or y = -1/2. Then from the top equation, -2 + 1/x = 0, or 1/x = 2, or x = 1/2.

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