Tuesday, June 28, 2016

McDougal Littell Algebra 2, Chapter 3, 3.2, Section 3.2, Problem 39

We could use any of these numbers to start off.
We can either choose to solve for x or y it doesn't matter. I will start by solving for y in 6x + 9y =-3
The first step is to move 6x to the other side by subtracting it because we are trying to get y alone.
9y = -3 - 6x
Now divide by 9 because it is standing in the way of y:
y = -3/9 - (6x)/9
We can simplify these:
y = -1/3 - (2x)/3
Now plug in these numbers as Y on the other problem:

-4x - 6(-1/3 - (2x)/3) = 11
distribute the -6

-4x + 2 + 4x = 11
combine like terms:

-4x + 4x + 2 = 11
2 != 11
therefore there are no numbers that could satisfy this equation.

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