System 2x2 , find solution
Reorganize and write x,y terms at left. Numerics values at right
Then
x - 9y= -4
x + 9y= 2
Now, in this special case you can add both equations to eliminate 9y ( this is called method of elimination)
x - 9y + x + 9y = -4 + 2
x + x = -4 + 2
2x = -2
x= -1