SOLUTION: Solve by substitution -3x-6y=-24 4x+8y=32 Please help I am stuck.. Can you also show how to check my answers Thank you

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Question 949208: Solve by substitution
-3x-6y=-24
4x+8y=32
Please help I am stuck.. Can you also show how to check my answers
Thank you
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Divide the first equation by -3.
x%2B2y=8
Divide the second equation by 4.
x%2B2y=8
They are the same equation.
There are an infinite number of solutions.