SOLUTION: solve elimination method x + 8y=14 and -x + 8y=2

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Question 443011: solve elimination method x + 8y=14 and -x + 8y=2
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x + 8y=14
-x + 8y=2
ADD TOGETHER
16y = 16
highlight%28y+=+1%29
x + 8(1) = 14
x = 14-8
highlight%28x+=+6%29