Question

Find the solution of the system of equations.
4x – 8y = -44
2x + 4y = -6

Answer 1

x= -7/2

y= 5/4

Explanation:

x-2y=-11

x+2y = -6

then isolate x and set equal to each other

-2y - 6 = 2y -11

4y = 5

y = 5/4

then solve for x using y.

x+5/2 = -6

x = -7/2