SOLUTION: Solve the system of linear equations below. x + y = 4 2x + 3y = 0

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Question 703228: Solve the system of linear equations below.
x + y = 4
2x + 3y = 0
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=4 MULTIPLY BY -2 & ADD.
2x+3y=0
-2X-2Y=-8
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Y=-8 ANS.
2X+3*-8=0
2X-24=0
2X=24
X=24/2
X=12 ANS.
PROOF:
12-8=4
4=4