SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations by using the elimination method. -4x-2y=-12 4x+8y=-24

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Question 884486: Solve the following system of equations by using the elimination method.
-4x-2y=-12
4x+8y=-24

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



Then,





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