Question 477906
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Hi,
Use the elimination method to solve the system.
2x+2y=-14
2x-3y=-4

 2x+2y=-14
-2x+3y=+4     | Multiplying 2nd EQ thru by -1 to eliminate the x variable
    5y = -10     
     y = -2   and x = -5  | 2x = -4 + 3*(-2), x = -10/2

CHECKING our Answer***
 2*-5 + 2*-2 = -14