SOLUTION: solve the system using elimination: the problem is 6x+3y=-12 and 6x+2y= -4

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Question 272071: solve the system using elimination: the problem is
6x+3y=-12 and 6x+2y= -4
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x+3y=-12
-(6x+2y= -4) subtract.
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y=-8 ans.
6x+3*-8=-12
6x-24=-12
6x=-12+24
6x=12
x=12/6
x=2 ans.
Proof:
6*2+2*-8=-4
12-16=-4
-4=-4