SOLUTION: 2x+2y=(-4) 4x+8y=(-4) suppose to be solve by elimination

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Question 957011: 2x+2y=(-4)
4x+8y=(-4)
suppose to be solve by elimination
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the first equation by -2 and add to the second to eliminate x.
-4x-4y%2B4x%2B8y=8-4
4y=4
y=1
Then,
2x%2B2%281%29=-4
2x%2B2=-4
2x=-6
x=-3