SOLUTION: How do I use the elimination method to solve the two linear equations? 4x+6y=24 4x+12y=-4

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Question 324009: How do I use the elimination method to solve the two linear equations?
4x+6y=24
4x+12y=-4

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Subtract eq. 2 from eq. 1 to eliminate x.
4x%2B6y-4x-12y=24-%28-4%29
-6y=28
highlight%28y=-14%2F3%29
Then use either equation to solve for x.
4x%2B6%28-14%2F3%29=24
4x-28=24
4x=52
highlight%28x=13%29