Question

Solve.

–4x − 4y = –8
–10x − 6y = 8

Answer 1

x = -5; y = 7

Explanation:

–4x − 4y = –8

–10x − 6y = 8

–x − y = –2

–5x − 3y = 4

3x + 3y = 6

(+) –5x − 3y = 4

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-2x = 10

x = -5

-x - y = -2

5 - y = -2

-y = -7

y = 7