Answer:
The y-variable will be eliminated when adding the system of equations.
There is only one solution to the system of equations.
Explanation:
-x + 6y = 16 (1)
8x - 6y = -2 (2)
Add the equations to eliminate y
-x + 8x = 16 +(-2)
7x = 16 -2
7x = 14
x = 14/7
x = 2
Substitute x = 2 into (1)
-x + 6y = 16 (1)
-2 + 6y = 16
6y = 16 + 2
6y = 18
y = 18/6
y = 3
(x, y) = (2, 3)