Question 395521
 how to solve 
3x+y=-8 
with the substitution of 
-2x-y=6
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Add the two equations and solve for "x":
x = -2
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Solve for "y":
3x+y = -8
3(-2)+y = -8
-6 + y = -8
y = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.