Question

X - 3y = 6

-8x - y = 6

What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first?

Answer 1

• multilpy 1 equation by 8..
• equ. becomes=8x-24y=48

now subtract 1 equation from 2 equation,,

and answer will come=9x -2y =0

Answer 2

9x - 2y = 0

Explanation:

elimination method