SOLUTION: Use the elimination method to solve the given system of equations. Please show all work 8x + 11y = 20 5x

SOLUTION: Use the elimination method to solve the given system of equations. Please show all work 8x + 11y = 20 5x - 11y = -59

Question 864295: Use the elimination method to solve the given system of equations. Please show all work
8x + 11y = 20
5x - 11y = -59
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Same idea as last time. Add the equations

8x + 11y = 20
5x - 11y = -59
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13x + 0y = -39

So if 13x = -39, then x = -3 (divide both sides by 13)

I'll let you finish up and find y.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x + 11y = 20
5x - 11y = -59
----------------------- Add them
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