How to do this equation by elimination 8x +14y= 4 and -6 + -7y =-10

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Answer:

y=4/7, x=-1/2

Explanation:

Elimination is when you add the equations together

Matt Cofer answered Nov 19, 2015

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8x + 14y = 4
-6x - 7y=-10 / *2

8x + 14y=4
-12x -14y= -20
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-4x=-16 => x=4; y= -2

Snehab answered Nov 21, 2015

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