SOLUTION: Solve by the elimination method. 9x + 3y = -39 4x - 3y = -26 Will someone help me with this one please?

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Question 143877: Solve by the elimination method.
9x + 3y = -39
4x - 3y = -26
Will someone help me with this one please?
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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9x + 3y = -39
4x - 3y = -26
adding equations we have:
13x=-65
x=-65/13=-5
4(-5)-3y=-26
-3y=-6
y=2
Answer: x=-5,y=2