SOLUTION: What is the solution to the following system of equations? 2x + 3y = 6 x + y = 4 Explain how you got what you got if possible, thanks.

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Question 863119: What is the solution to the following system of equations?
2x + 3y = 6
x + y = 4
Explain how you got what you got if possible, thanks.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
2x + 3y = 6
x + y = 4 |multiply 2nd by -2 and add to eliminate x
y = -2 and x = 6
CHECKING our answer***Using 2x + 3y = 6
12 - 6 = 6
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