SOLUTION: Solve by the addition method: (x/4) – (y/3) = – 4 and (x/8) + (y/6) = 0

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Question 351673: Solve by the addition method: (x/4) – (y/3) = – 4 and (x/8) + (y/6) = 0

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x%2F4%29+-%28y%2F3%29+=+-4+
Multiply both sides by 12.
1.3x-4y=-48
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%28x%2F8%29+%2B+%28y%2F6%29+=+0
Multiply both sides by 24.
2.3x%2B4y=0
Add the equations together,
3x-4y%2B3x%2B4y=-48
6x=-48
highlight%28x=-8%29
Then use either equation to solve for y.
-24-4y=-48
-4y=-24
highlight%28y=6%29