Question

Solve the following system of equations.
4x + 2y = 8
4x + 3y = 16

Answer 1

x= - 2, y=8

Explanation:

4x+2y=8 ... (1)

4x+3y=16 ... (2)

(1)-(2): -y= - 8

y=8

Substitute y=8 into any equation

Exp: 4x+2(8)=8

4x+16=8

4x= - 8

x= - 2