solve the systems of equations

Question

x +2y=6
3x-2y=-22

is the answer y=-48 or is it y=5

Answer 1

take the first eq. and solve for x. (x=6-2y). plug into second eq. and solve for y. you should be able to figure it out

Answer 2

Adding the two equations
gives

4x=28,

and solve for x