Question 782542: a+8b=8
a+3b=-2
Use the elimination method to solve system of equations. Thanks Found 2 solutions by mananth, waynest:Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1 a + 8 b = 8 .............1
Total value
1 a + 3 b = -2 .............2
Eliminate b
subtract (2) from (1)
5b=10
b=2
substitute b in (1)
a+8b=8
a+8*2=8
a+16=8
a=-16+8
a=-8
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