Math Problem Statement

-1x + -6 = 0, 2y + -1x = 5. What is the value of y? Round to the nearest hundredth place.

Solution

The system of equations provided in the image is:

1x+(6)=0(or rewritten as x6=0)-1x + (-6) = 0 \quad \text{(or rewritten as } -x - 6 = 0\text{)} 2yx=52y - x = 5

Let's solve this system step by step.

Step 1: Solve the first equation for xx

The first equation is: x6=0-x - 6 = 0 Add 6 to both sides: x=6-x = 6 Multiply by 1-1 to get: x=6x = -6

Step 2: Substitute x=6x = -6 into the second equation

The second equation is: 2yx=52y - x = 5 Substitute x=6x = -6: 2y(6)=52y - (-6) = 5 This simplifies to: 2y+6=52y + 6 = 5 Now, subtract 6 from both sides: 2y=12y = -1 Finally, divide by 2: y=12=0.5y = -\frac{1}{2} = -0.5

So, the value of yy is y=0.50y = -0.50 (rounded to the nearest hundredth).

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to further explore:

  1. How can we solve a system of equations graphically?
  2. What are other methods to solve systems of equations (e.g., substitution, elimination)?
  3. Can a system of equations have no solution or infinite solutions?
  4. How does the slope of two lines determine whether a system has a unique solution?
  5. How do systems of linear inequalities differ from systems of linear equations?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Systems of Equations

Formulas

Solving linear equations
Substitution method

Theorems

Linear equation theorem
Substitution in systems of equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9