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Solve the system of linear equations by using the elimination method:

4x+ y = 36
8x- y = 60

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Answer:

(8,4)

Explanation:

y and -y cancels out leaving you with "12x=96"

that simplifies to "x=8"

Then you substitute 8 into the "x" from either equation and y should equal 4

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