Question

Solve using elimination.

–8x + 6y = –4
2x + 2y = –20

Answer 1

x = -4 and y = -6

Explanation:

• Solve for x :

–8x + 6y = –4

2x + 2y = –20 (times 3)

Elimination

–8x + 6y = –4

6x + 6y = –60

_____________ _

-14x = 56

x = -4

• Solve for y :

–8x + 6y = –4

2x + 2y = –20 (times 4)

Elimination

–8x + 6y = –4

8x + 8y = –80

_____________ +

14y = -84

y = -6