Hi,

Adding the two equations in the system together & solving by eliminating one of the variables

6a+ 2b= 11 

3a= 8b+ 1

arranging in like form

6a + 2b= 11 

3a - 8b= 1



Multiplying first equation thru by 4

24a + 8b= 44 

3a  - 8b = 1



adding the two equation together (eliminating b variable)

27a = 45

a = 45/27 = 5/3

Solving for the b  substituting a = 5/3  

3a  = 8b +1

5  = 8b + 1

4 = 8b

1/2 = b

checkiing the answer using one of the equation

24(5/3) + 8*(1/2) = 40 + 4 = 44 

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