Question

Find the solution of the system of equations.

8x-3y=
8x−3y=
\,\,2
2
-8x-5y=
−8x−5y=
\,\,46
46

Answer 1

x = -2, y = -6.

Explanation:

8x - 3y = 2

-8x - 5y = 46

Adding the 2 equations eliminates x:

-8y = 48

y = -48/8 = -6.

Substitute for y in the first equation:

8x - 3(-6) = 2

8x = 2 - 18

8x = -16

x = -2.