SOLUTION: Solve the system by the method of your choice. (x)/((4)-(y)/(4)= -1 x+2y = -13 The solution set is ??? Please help as I can't figure it out how to do this. Thank you.

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Question 868061: Solve the system by the method of your choice.
(x)/((4)-(y)/(4)= -1
x+2y = -13
The solution set is ???
Please help as I can't figure it out how to do this. Thank you.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2F4%2By%2F4=-1
1.x%2By=-4
.
.
2.x%2B2y=-13
From eq. 1,
x=-4-y
Substitute into eq. 2,
-4-y%2B2y=-13
y=-9
Then,
x=-4-y
x=-4-%28-9%29
x=-4%2B9
x=5