
Michael M. answered 02/26/21
Math, Chem, Physics, Tutoring with Michael ("800" SAT math)
You can write two equations here. y = -x-4y and y = 3x. Substitute 3x in for y in the first equation.
So, (3x) = -x - 4(3x)
Solve for x:
3x = -x - 12x
3x = -13x
16x = 0
x = 0
Plug 0 in for x in the equation y = 3x
y = 3(0)
y = 0
Thus the solution is x=0, y=0