SOLUTION: 2x �y = 8 x + 2y = 14

Question 148673: 2x �y = 8
x + 2y = 14
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x �y = 8
x + 2y = 14
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Multiply 1st thru by 2 to get:
4x -2y = 16
x + 2y = 14
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Add to get:
5x = 30
x = 6
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Substitute into x+ 2y = 14 to solve for "Y":
6 + 2y = 14
2y = 8
y = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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