SOLUTION: Solve each system by addition. 2x=2-y)+(22x+36y=356) i got a decimal for y and i didnt think it was right.

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Question 259750: Solve each system by addition.
2x=2-y)+(22x+36y=356)
i got a decimal for y and i didnt think it was right.


Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
so what did you do and what did you get?
2x=2-y
changing it the the same order as the second equation
2x+y=2
multiply by -11
-22x+-11y=-22
22x+36y=356
add
25y=334
y=334/25 x=-142/25
They are either fractions over 25 or decimals