How do you elimination -3x-y equals 1 5x plus y equals -5?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/17/2024

Add the two equations together, notice that the y and -y cancel. You can solve for x. Take your value of x and put it into either equation. Solve for y. Done.

Also, don't mark this question as calculus. This is algebra.

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