SOLUTION: What is the y-coordinate of the solution to the system of equations? y = x - 2 y = -x - 4

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Question 940739: What is the y-coordinate of the solution to the system of equations?
y = x - 2
y = -x - 4
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Set the two equations equal to each other.
x-2=-x-4
2x=-2
x=-1
Now use either equation to find the y-coordinate.
y=-1-2
y=-3