SOLUTION: Use a linear combination to solve the system. 5x + y = 6 -5x + 3y = -22

Question 159753: Use a linear combination to solve the system.
5x + y = 6
-5x + 3y = -22
Answer by KnightOwlTutor(293) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add both the equations together
(5-5)X+(1+3)Y=6-22
4Y=-16
Y=-4
To find X replace y with -4 in the first equation
5X-4=6
add 4 to both sides
5X=10
divide both sides by 5
X=2
to confirm replace x and y values in second equation
-5x + 3y = -22
-5(2)+3(-4)=-10-12=-22
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