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Solve system of equations using the elimination method

Solve system of equations using the elimination method-example-1
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Answer:

(x,y)=(-4/5,10/19)

Explanation:

x+2y=3

x-8y=-16

x+2y=3

-x+8y=16 (multiply both sides by-1)

10y=16

y=16/10

x+2(16/10)=3

x=-4/5

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