SOLUTION: Find the solution by using the addition method. x+6y= -4, -x-4y= 2

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Question 511327: Find the solution by using the addition method. x+6y= -4, -x-4y= 2
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the solution by using the addition method.
x + 6y = -4
-x- 4y = 2
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Add and solve for "y":
2y = -2
y = -1
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Solve for "x":
x + 6y = -4
x + 6*-1 = -4
x -6 = -4
x = 2
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Solution: (2,-1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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