Question

This is solving systems of equations by elimination, though I am a bit confused ​

Answer 1

x=7

y=-1

Explanation:

4x+8y=20

-4x+2y=-30

8y=20-4x

y=(20-4x)/8

substitute

-4x+2(20-4x)/8=-30

-4x+(40-8x)/8=-30

-4x+5-x=-30

-5x=-35

x=7

4(7)+8y=20

8y=-8

y=-1