SOLUTION: Solve the system by the addition method 5x-6y=-28 2x+4y=40 How do I solve this? Think you!

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Question 859897: Solve the system by the addition method
5x-6y=-28
2x+4y=40
How do I solve this?
Think you!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

5x-6y= -28

2x+4y= 40    |multiplying by (6/4) to eliminate y



5x-6y= -28

3x+6y=60   

8x = 32

 x = 4   and y = 8