Asked by Lisa

5x-y=36
5x+6y=-6
Find the solution in ordered pairs.

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Answered by Margaret
5x-y=36
5x+6y=-6

5x-y=36
-1(5x+6y=-6) Distribute

5x-y=36
-5x-6y=6

add these two equations right on top of each other.

0x-7y=42

-7y=42

y=-6

plug in the -6 for y, into either equation, and solve for x.

5x-(-6)=36

5x+6=36

5x=30

x=6

in ordered pairs, the answer is (6,-6)
Answered by sahar
5x-6y+30=o
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