Question

Solve the system using elimination:

12x - 8y = -12
6x + 4y = -30

Answer 1

Answer: (-3,6)

Step-by-step explanation:

multiply the bottom by 2

12x-8y=-12

12x+8y=-60

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24x=-72

x=-3

so.......

12(3)-8y=-12

36-8y=-12

-8y=-48

y=6