SOLUTION: i need help to simplify the linear system {{{5x+8y=36 , 7x-8y=12}}}

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i need help to simplify the linear system 5x+8y=36, 7x-8y=12
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You can solve for x and y.
5x+8y=36
7x-8y=12
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12x = 48
x = 4
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Sub and solve for y

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