Question

Solve this solution using elimination

-8x+6y=34
-8x-4y=44

Answer 1

y=-1

x=-5

Explanation:

Subtract the two equations together to eliminate the 8x

1) -8x+6y=34

-8x-4y=44

2) -8x+6y=34

+8x+4y=-44

3) 10y = -10

4) y=-1

Substitute: -8x+6(-1)=34

-8x=40

x=-5