SOLUTION: Solve the system by addition or substitution. 3x – 4y = 8 6x – 2y = 10

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Question 108867: Solve the system by addition or substitution.
3x – 4y = 8
6x – 2y = 10

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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3X-4Y=8 NOW MULTIPLY THIS EQUATION BY -2 & ADD THESE 2 EQUATIONS.
-6X+8Y=-16
6X-2Y=10
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6Y=-6
Y=-6/6
Y=-1 ANSWER.
3X-4*-1=8
3X+4=8
3X=8-4
3X=4
X=4/3 ANSWER.