SOLUTION: 6x+5y=-33 3x+2y=-15 Solve by addition method. How is this done when a variable is not canceled out? What is the solution set?

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Question 580030: 6x+5y=-33
3x+2y=-15
Solve by addition method. How is this done when a variable is not canceled out? What is the solution set?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x+5y=-33
3x+2y=-15
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Multiply the 2nd eqn by -2, then add.