SOLUTION: Which method would be the easiest way to solve this system of equations? Why? What is the solution? x + 2y = -5 -x + y =-4

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Question 847942: Which method would be the easiest way to solve this system of equations? Why? What is the solution?
x + 2y = -5
-x + y =-4

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add the two equations together to eliminate .



Then use either equation to solve for




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