SOLUTION: solve by the additon method x-2y= -24 -6x-3y= 9 I appreciate any helP!

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Question 79856: solve by the additon method
x-2y= -24
-6x-3y= 9
I appreciate any helP!
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiply the first equation by 6 & add the equations
6x-12y=-144
-6x-3y=9
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-15y=-135
y=-135/-15
y=9 answer.
x-2*9=-24
x-18=-24
x=-24+18
x=-6 answer.