SOLUTION: Solve using elimination method. 2x+ 8y = 26 5x- 7y = -16

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Question 295563: Solve using elimination method.

2x+ 8y = 26
5x- 7y = -16

Answer by faceoff57(108)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2x+ 8y = 26)-5
(5x- 7y = -16)2
-10x-40y=-130
10x-14y=- 32
-54y=-162
y= 3
2x+8(3)=26
2x+24=26
2x=2
x=1

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