Question

2x + 8y = 5
24x – 4y = –15

Answer 1

2x + 8y = 5

2/ 24x - 4y = -15

2x + 8y = 5

48x - 8x = -30

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50x = -25

x = -1/2

2 * -1/2 + 8y = 5

-1 + 8y = 5

8y = 6

y = 6/8

y = 3/4

x = -1/2 y = 3/4