SOLUTION: What is the solution to the following system of equations? 2x + 3y = 6 x + y = 4 Explain how you got what you got if possible, thanks.

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Question 863119: What is the solution to the following system of equations?
2x + 3y = 6
x + y = 4
Explain how you got what you got if possible, thanks.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

2x + 3y = 6

x + y = 4     |multiply 2nd by -2 and add to eliminate x

   y = -2  and x = 6   x-2+=+4

CHECKING our answer***Using  2x + 3y = 6

   12 - 6 = 6

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