SOLUTION: Solve the system using elimination. Write the solution as an ordered pair. x + 2y = -7 3x - 4y = -1

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Question 946860: Solve the system using elimination. Write the solution as an ordered pair.
x + 2y = -7
3x - 4y = -1

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system using elimination. Write the solution as an ordered pair.
x + 2y = -7
3x - 4y = -1
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Modify::
2x + 4y = -14
3x - 4y = -1
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Add and solve for "x"::
5x = -15
x = -3
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Solve for "y"::
x + 2y = -7
-3 + 2y = -7
2y = -4
y = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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