Question

solve the system by substitution.

$y = x - 6$
$y = -5x$

answer attempt 1 out of 3
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Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $y=-5x$ into first equation

$-5x = x - 6$

Step2: Isolate $x$ terms

$-5x - x = -6$
$-6x = -6$

Step3: Solve for $x$

$x = \frac{-6}{-6} = 1$

Step4: Solve for $y$ using $x=1$

$y = -5(1) = -5$

Answer:

$(1, -5)$