SOLUTION: solve for the solution set using the 3 different methods equation1. x = 1 equation2. x+y+2 = 0

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Question 1039027: solve for the solution set using the 3 different methods
equation1. x = 1
equation2. x+y+2 = 0
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Solve on your own at least by one method.


Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
GRAPHING
graph%28300%2C300%2C-4%2C4%2C-4%2C4%2Cx=1%2C-x-2%29-----Cannot put this properly on the page in this site. The graph here appears wrong.

SUBSTITUTION
1%2By%2B2=0
y=-3

ELIMINATION
Are these equations really a good fit for using this method? Too simple.
x%2By%2B2-x=0-1
y%2B2=-1
y=-1-2
y=-3


The x value was already given.
The solution to the system is x=1, y=-3.