SOLUTION: What is the value of x in the following system of equations ? 2x + 3y =6 2x + y = -2

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Question 548686: What is the value of x in the following system of equations ?
2x + 3y =6
2x + y = -2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the value of x in the following system of equations ?
2x + 3y =6
2x + y = -2
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Subtract and solve for "y":
2y = 8
y = 4
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Solve for "x":
2x + y = -2
2x + 4 = -2
x + 2 = -1
x = -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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