SOLUTION: how do u solve the linear system 2x+4y=8 4x+2y=-2

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Question 882922: how do u solve the linear system
2x+4y=8
4x+2y=-2
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the first equation by 2 and subtract from the second.
4x%2B2y-4x-8y=-2-16
-6y=-18
y=3
Then use either equation to solve for x
2x%2B12=8
2x=-4
x=-2