SOLUTION: What is the value of the y-coordinate of the solution to the system of equations? x+3y=2 -3x-8y=4

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Question 962888: What is the value of the y-coordinate of the solution to the system of equations?
x+3y=2
-3x-8y=4
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+3y=2
-3x-8y=4
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multiply first equation by 3
3x+9y=6
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add second equation to the above result
y = 10