SOLUTION: 2x+y=-5,3x+2y=-8

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Question 990344: 2x+y=-5,3x+2y=-8
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+y=-5
3x+2y=-8
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Modify for elimination:
4x + 2y = -10
3x + 2y = -8
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Subtract and solve for "y"::
x = -2
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Solve for "y"::
2x + y = -5
-4 + y = -5
y = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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