Question 97584
1st:   2x   +(2/3)y =-8 
2nd: (1/2)x -(1/3)y = 1 
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Multiply thru 2nd by 2:
1st: 2x + (2/3)y = -8
3rd:  x - (2/3)y = 2
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Add 1st and 3rd to solve for "x":
3x = -6
x = -2
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Substitute into 1st (or 2nd) to solve for y:
2*-2 + (2/3)y = -8
-4 + (2/3)y = -8
(2/3)y = -4
y = -6
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Check the answer in 2nd.
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Cheers,
Stan H.