SOLUTION: this is my problem x+3y=-4 2x+2y=-1 and my question says solve by the elimination methos.. whats the answer?

SOLUTION: this is my problem x+3y=-4 2x+2y=-1 and my question says solve by the elimination methos.. whats the answer?

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Question 232059: this is my problem
x+3y=-4
2x+2y=-1
and my question says solve by the elimination methos.. whats the answer?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiplying the 1st equation by -2 gives ___ -2x - 6y = 8

adding to the 2nd equation gives ___ -4y = 7 (x is ELIMINATED)

y = -7/4

substituting ___ x + 3(-7/4) = -4 ___ x = 5/4
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