SOLUTION: 2a+8b=22 - 2a + b = 5 help please I don't know how to get this to make sense

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Question 1019803: 2a+8b=22
- 2a + b = 5
help please I don't know how to get this to make sense
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two linear equations in the variables, a and b, which may have a point of intersection. That is, a pair of a and b may be a solution to both equations.

Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 2a + 8b = 22,
-2a +  b =  5.

If you need to find the solution of this system of equations, then add these two equations (both sides). 

It will give you an idea what to do next . . .