SOLUTION: Solve for x and y using addition or substitution. 2x -3y + 4 2x + y = -4

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Question 428648: Solve for x and y using addition or substitution.
2x -3y + 4
2x + y = -4

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Hi
Solve for x and y using addition or substitution.
2x -3y = 4 |Assuming the typo
2x + y = -4
2x -3y = 4 |Multiplying 2nd EQ by 3 to eliminate y
6x +3y = -4*3
8x = -8
x = -1 and y = -2 (y= -2x - 4)
CHECKING our Answer***
2x -3y = 4
2*-1 - 3*-2 = -2 + 6 = 4
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