SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by the addition method. x+5y=-26 -6x+5y=16 Need some help. Thanks.

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Question 933851: Solve the system of equations by the addition method.
x+5y=-26
-6x+5y=16
Need some help. Thanks.

Answer by vleith(2983)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Multiply the first equation by -1 to get
Now add


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Plug x=-6 into the first equation above and solve for y



Check your answer using the second equation.
Does

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