SOLUTION: solve by the substitution method 4x+6y=-4, -6x+y=26 The solution is?? (type an ordered pair)

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Question 412176: solve by the substitution method 4x+6y=-4, -6x+y=26
The solution is??
(type an ordered pair)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

solve by the substitution method

 -6x+y=26  Or y = 6x+26

 4x+6y=-4

 4x + 6(6x+26) = -4

       40x = -160

         x = -4  and y = 2



CHECKING our Answer***

 -6*-4 + 2 = 24 + 2 = 26