SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations. 3x + 2y = 2 -2x + y = 8 A)(-2,4) B)(4,-2) C)(-4,-2) D)(5/4, -1/2)

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Question 949219: Solve the system of equations.
3x + 2y = 2
-2x + y = 8

A)(-2,4)
B)(4,-2)
C)(-4,-2)
D)(5/4, -1/2)
Answer by Zucchini(70) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the system of equations.
3x + 2y = 2
-2x + y = 8
...............................
Solve for y in the second equation:
Y= 2x + 8. Now, plug that in in the first equation.
3x + 2(2x + 8) = 2
3x + 4x + 16 = 2
7x = -14
X = -2
A is the only one with "-2" in the x spot, so it's a.