SOLUTION: solve by using elimination method. x+4y=32 -x+8y=52

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Question 442554: solve by using elimination method. x+4y=32
-x+8y=52

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve by using elimination method.
x+4y=32
-x+8y=52
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Add and solve for "y":
12y = 84
y = 7
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solve for "x":
x + 4*7 = 32
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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