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Solve the system useing elimination 4x+8y=16 6x-8y=4
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Solve the system useing elimination 4x+8y=16 6x-8y=4

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Answer:

x=2 and y=1

Explanation:

Add the two equations to remove "y" and solve for x:

4x+8y=16

6x-8y=4

________

10x=20

x=2

Plug x=2 into one of the original equations to get the value of "y":

4x+8y=16

4(2)+8y=16

8+8y=16

8y=8

y=1

Therefore, x=2 and y=1

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