SOLUTION: how would you do this problem 2x-y=6 3x+4y=-2

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Question 827247: how would you do this problem 2x-y=6 3x+4y=-2










Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-y=6
3x+4y=-2
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Modify for elimination:
8x - 4y = 24
3x + 4y = -2
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Add and solve for "x":
11x = 22
x = 2
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Solve for "y":
2x-y = 6
4-y = 6
y = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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