SOLUTION: -2x+y=3 2x+y=-5 What is the y-value in the solution to the system? Please add alot of detail to how you got your answer.

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Question 414790: -2x+y=3
2x+y=-5
What is the y-value in the solution to the system?
Please add alot of detail to how you got your answer.

Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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after adding both equations......
2y = -2, y = -1
put value of y on first equation...
-2x -1 = 3
=> -2x = 4
=> x = -2
so, x = -2, y = -1