SOLUTION: What is the solution of the system -3x+2y=8 x+2y=-8

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Question 507596: What is the solution of the system
-3x+2y=8
x+2y=-8
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What is the solution of the system
-3x+2y=8
x+2y=-8
subtract 2nd eq fm 1st eq
-4x=16
x=-4
2y=8+3x=8-12=-4
y=-2
solution:
point of intersection(-4,-2)
equations are independent
system is consistent
system has one solution