Question

Solve the system of equations using the elimination method.
8x + y = -16
3x - y = 5

Answer 1

X=-1

Y=-8

Explanation:

8x+y=-16

3x-y=5

11x=-11

x=-1

8x+y=-16

8(-1)+y=-16

-8+y=-16

y=-16+8

y=-8

Or

3x-y=5

3(-1)-y=5

-3-y=5

-y=5+3

-y=8

y=-8