SOLUTION: Got this far in the problem x + 2y = -9 x - 2y = -1 ----------- - 2x = -10 x = -10/2 = -5 What do I do next?

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Question 807086: Got this far in the problem
x + 2y = -9
x - 2y = -1
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2x = -10
x = -10/2 = -5
What do I do next?

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
use the value of x to find y:
-5-2y=-1
2y=-4
y=-2