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PLEASE HELP MEE please33​

PLEASE HELP MEE please33​-example-1

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Answer:

x=3, y=-1

Explanation:


3x+y=8, 2x-2y=8

Double the first equation, then add the second

6x+2y=16

+ 2x-2y=8

The y's cancel each other out.

8x=24

x=3

Solve for y

6-2y=8

2y=-2

y=-1

Double check:

6(3)+2(-1)=16

18-2=16

Yay!

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