Question 540367: I need help using the elimination method to solve the following:
2x+8y=12
-8x-8y=-16
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! solve the following:
2x+8y=12
-8x-8y=-16
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Divide thru 1st by 2
Divide thru 2nd by -8
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x + 4y = 6
x + y = 2
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Subtract and solve for "y":
3y = 4
y = 4/3
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Solve for "x":
x + y = 2
x + 4/3 = 2
x = 2/3
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Ans: (2/3 , 4/3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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