Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
In other words, solve the system
2x - 3y = 8
4x + 3y = -2
Let's use the method of elimination. Mult. the first equation by -2:
-4x + 6y = -16
4x + 3y = -2
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8y = -18, so y = -9/4. If y = -9/4, then 2x - 3(-9/4) = 8, and:
2x + 27/4 = 8, or
2x + 27/4 = 32/4, or
2x = 5/4, or
x = 5/8
Then the solution is (5/8, -9/4).
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