SOLUTION: Please help me to solve Use the elimination method to solve the system. 2x+2y=-14 2x-3y=-4

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Question 477906: Please help me to solve
Use the elimination method to solve the system.
2x+2y=-14
2x-3y=-4
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ewatrrr:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the 1st eqn by 3 and the 2nd by 2, then add them.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Use the elimination method to solve the system.

2x+2y=-14

2x-3y=-4



 2x+2y=-14

-2x+3y=+4     | Multiplying 2nd EQ thru by -1 to eliminate the x variable

    5y = -10     

     y = -2   and x = -5  | 2x = -4 + 3*(-2), x = -10/2



CHECKING our Answer***

 2*-5 + 2*-2 = -14