SOLUTION: Step 2 in elimination is impossible. Equation is -4x-2y=-12 4x+8y=-24 Please help

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Question 581813: Step 2 in elimination is impossible. Equation is
-4x-2y=-12
4x+8y=-24
Please help

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-4x-2y=-12
4x+8y=-24
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6y = -36
y = -6
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-4x-2y=-12
-4x + 12 = -12
x = 6

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