SOLUTION: solve system of equation by graphing then classify 2x-y=16 and 2x+3y=-8

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Question 358653: solve system of equation by graphing then classify 2x-y=16 and 2x+3y=-8
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1.2x-y=16
2.2x%2B3y=-8
Subtract eq. 2 from eq. 1,
2x-y-2x-3y=16-%28-8%29
-4y=24
highlight%28y=-6%29
Then from eq. 1,
2x%2B6=16
2x=10
highlight%28x=5%29
One unique solution, consistent and independent.