SOLUTION: solve the following system of equations. 1/3x + 1/6y = 0 1/2x - 1/4y = 2 a)(0,0) b)(2,-4) c)(1,-2) d)(1/2, -6/5) thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Question 299036: solve the following system of equations.
1/3x + 1/6y = 0
1/2x - 1/4y = 2
a)(0,0)
b)(2,-4)
c)(1,-2)
d)(1/2, -6/5)
thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve the following system of equations.
1/3x + 1/6y = 0
1/2x - 1/4y = 2
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Get rid of the fractions:
2x + y = 0
2x - y = 4
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Add and solve for "x"
4x = 4
x = 1
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
2*1 + y = 0
y = -2
Ans: c
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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a)(0,0)
b)(2,-4)
c)(1,-2)
d)(1/2, -6/5)