Question

Find the solution to the following system using substitution or elimination: y = 3x + 2 y = -2x - 8 O A. (-5,-) OB. (-2,-4) O C. (1,-6) O D. (-:-)​

Answer 1

Answer:

B. (-2,-4)

Explanation

Given equations:

   y = 3x + 2

   y = -2x - 8

Solving both equations will yield the values of x and y;

Solution:

   y = 3x + 2    ----- (i)

   y = -2x - 8   ------ (ii)

Using substitution method, input equation i, into ii

    3x + 2 = -2x - 8

Collect like terms and solve;

     3x + 2x = -8 -2

         5x  = -10

            x  = -2

Then put x = -2 into i, to find y

      y = (-2 x 3) + 2

       y = -6 + 2 = -4

So, the solution of the equation is B. (-2,-4)