SOLUTION: Please teach me how to solve this question. -3x-4y=2 3x+3y=-3

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Question 356665: Please teach me how to solve this question.
-3x-4y=2
3x+3y=-3
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're solving the system of equations.
Add the two equations together to eliminate x and solve for y.
-3x-4y%2B3x%2B3y=2-3
-y=-1
highlight%28y=1%29
Then use either equation to solve for x.
3x%2B3=-3
3x=-6
highlight%28x=-2%29