given the equation x^2 + 5xy + 6y^2, calculate the values of the ratio x/y

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x^2 +5xy +6y^2=0

(x+2y)(x+3y)=0

x+2y=0

x=-2y

x/y=-2

x+3y=0

x=-3y

x/y=-3
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Thanks so much! The next half of the question asks for the values of x and y if x + y = 8 :)
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half o the question asks for the values of x and y if x+y=8
asked Feb 19, 2017 in Algebra 2 Answers by Samkelo ,Euclidi | 942 views
calculate the value of x and y if x +3y=3
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a:b=6:5, a-b=2 then 2a+3b=?
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