SOLUTION: solve for X and Y 8x+4y=-48 8x-4y=-64

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Question 398707: solve for X and Y
8x+4y=-48
8x-4y=-64
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve for X and Y
8x+4y=-48
8x-4y=-64
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Subtract the bottom equation from the top and solve for "y":
8y = 16
y = 2
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Solve for "x":
8x+4y = -48
8x + 8 = -48
8x = -56
x = -7
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Cheers,
Stan H.