SOLUTION: How would I solve the system: 2x+6y=8 -5x-y=-6 I tried using elementary row of operations but I keep getting stuck.

SOLUTION: How would I solve the system: 2x+6y=8 -5x-y=-6 I tried using elementary row of operations but I keep getting stuck.

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Question 477307: How would I solve the system:
2x+6y=8
-5x-y=-6
I tried using elementary row of operations but I keep getting stuck.
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

~, after (R1)/2
~, after 5*(R1) + R2
~, after (R2)/14
~, after -3*(R2) + R1
==> x = 1, y = 1.
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