SOLUTION: PLEASE HELP solve the system linear equations. Solve for variables x and y: 4x-3y=4 2x+y=-8 Please show me how to do this problem.

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Question 708575: PLEASE HELP solve the system linear equations. Solve for variables x and y:
4x-3y=4
2x+y=-8
Please show me how to do this problem.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x-3y=4
2x+y=-8
Please show me how to do this problem.
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Multiply the 2nd equation by 2, then subtract.
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Or, multiply it by 3, then add.