Solve the system of equations and choose the correct answer from the list of options.
2x + y = -4
y = 3x + 2

x = -6/5

y = -8/5

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + y = -4

Y = 3x + 2

Substitute the second equation into the first equation

2x + 3x+2 = -4

Combine like terms

5x +2 = -4

Subtract 2 from each side

5x+2-2=-4-2

5x = -6

Divide by 5

5x/5 = -6/5

x = -6/5

Now we need to find y

y = 3x+2

y = 3(-6/5)+2

y = -18/5 + 10/5

y = -8/5

answer: city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.

step-by-step explanation:

since we have given that

total annual rainfall a city record = 40 inches

this year, total rainfall recorded = 37.6 inches

number of inches of rainfall   is needed to match the record of 40 inches is given by

hence, city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.