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  • 01-08-2017
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Solve the system using elimination. x + 2y = –6 3x + 8y = –20

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texaschic101
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  • 01-08-2017
x + 2y = -6....multiply by -3
3x + 8y = -20
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-3x - 6y = 18 (result of multiplying by -3)
3x + 8y = -20
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2y = -2
y = -2/2
y = -1 <===

x + 2y = -6
x + 2(-1) = -6
x - 2 = -6
x = -6 + 2
x = -4 <==

solution is (-4,-1)
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