Answer:
x = 2 and y = 1/2
Explanation:
To solve the system of equations, use elimination. First get the coefficients of at least one variable matching then add/subtract to eliminate the variable. Then solve for the next variable.
Multiply the equation 8x + 2y = 17 by 2 so it becomes 16x + 4y = 34.
Stack the equations and add.
-6x - 4y = -14
16x + 4y = 34
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10x = 20
x = 2
Substitute x = 2 and solve for y.
-6(2) - 4y = -14
-12 - 4y = -14
-4y = -2
y = -2/-4
y = 1/2