SOLUTION: 14) how to solve 3x+y=-8 with the substitution of -2x-y=6

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Question 395521: 14) how to solve 3x+y=-8 with the substitution of -2x-y=6
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how to solve
3x+y=-8
with the substitution of
-2x-y=6
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Add the two equations and solve for "x":
x = -2
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Solve for "y":
3x+y = -8
3(-2)+y = -8
-6 + y = -8
y = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.