SOLUTION: How do i solve the sysyem by addition? 4x-8y=18 2x-3y=8

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Question 316521: How do i solve the sysyem by addition?
4x-8y=18
2x-3y=8
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply eq. 2 by (-2) and add the equations together.
%284x-8y%29%2B%28-4x%2B6y%29=18%2B%28-16%29
Take it from there to solve for y, then use either equation to solve for x.