Solve a system by elimination: opposite coefficients
Use substitution or elimination so that you find x and y. Write your answer as (x, y).
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Solve the system: 4x − 2y = 36 and −4x + 3y = −42. Write your answer as (x, y).
Answer: (6, -6)
Solve the system: 2x + 2y = 4 and −2x − y = −1. Write your answer as (x, y).
Answer: (-1, 3)
Solve the system: 3x + 4y = 34 and −3x − 3y = −30. Write your answer as (x, y).
Answer: (6, 4)
Tip: Use substitution or elimination so that you find x and y. Write your answer as (x, y).
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