SOLUTION: Solve by the substitution methods. 6x-4y=-26 4x+34=y What is the solution of the system?

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Question 613298: Solve by the substitution methods.
6x-4y=-26
4x+34=y
What is the solution of the system?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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substituting the equivalent value for y from the 2nd equation into the 1st equation
___ 6x - 4(4x + 34) = -26 ___ 6x - 16x - 136 = -26 ___ -10x = 110

solve for x; then substitute back to find y