SOLUTION: Solve the system by any method (substitution or elimination) 1/3x + 1/3y = -3 1/2x - 1/2y = -5/2 I started doing the common denominator and got lost. The problems are sup

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Question 591886: Solve the system by any method (substitution or elimination)
1/3x + 1/3y = -3
1/2x - 1/2y = -5/2
I started doing the common denominator and got lost. The problems are super easy to me, but when they have fractions in them they throw me off and I get confused
Thank you for the help

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
clear the fractions first

x + y = -9

x - y = -5

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