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Solve the system of equations -4x- y = -18 and 2x + 3y = 24 by combining the equations

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Answer:

x = 3

y = 6

Explanation:

-4x- y = -18

2x + 3y = 24 (Multiply everything by 2)

-4x - y = -18

4x + 6y = 48

5y = 30

y = 6

-4x- y = -18

-4x - 6 = -18

-4x = -12

x = 3

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