SOLUTION: How do I solve this? x^2+y^2=25 x+2y=-1 thanks in advance..

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Question 274108: How do I solve this?
x^2+y^2=25
x+2y=-1
thanks in advance..
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do I solve this?
x^2+y^2=25
x+2y=-1
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I would use substitution.
x = -2y - 1
Sub for x in the 1st eqn, solve for y.
You'll get 2 values for y.
Sub those into the line eqn, not the circle, and find the values for x.