SOLUTION: Solve using the substitution method. x + y = -4 y = -3x + 2

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Question 243370: Solve using the substitution method.
x + y = -4
y = -3x + 2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve using the substitution method.
x + y = -4
y = -3x + 2
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x":
x -3x+2 = -4
-2x = -6
x = 3
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Since x + y = -4
y = -7
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Cheers,
Stan H.