SOLUTION: Identify the solution of the system of equations: {3x-2y=-10 6x+y=0}

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Question 1007883: Identify the solution of the system of equations: {3x-2y=-10 6x+y=0}
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3x - 2y = -10
6x + y = 0
Multiply second equation by 2 to eliminate y:
3x - 2y = -10
12x + 2y = 0
Add:
15x = -10
x = -2/3
Substitute x into second equation to find y:
6x + y = 0
6(-2/3) + y = 0
-4 + y = 0
y = 4
Final Answer:
x = -2/3
y = 4