Asked by bob

What is the solution to this system of linear equations?

2x + y = 1

3x – y = –6

(–1, 3)
(1, –1)
(2, 3)
(5, 0)

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Add the equations: (2x + y) + (3x − y) = 1 + (−6) ⇒ 5x = −5 ⇒ x = −1.
Then y = 1 − 2x = 1 − 2(−1) = 3.

Solution: (−1, 3).