SOLUTION: How would I solve the system: 2x+6y=8 -5x-y=-6 I tried using elementary row of operations but I keep getting stuck.

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Question 477307: How would I solve the system:
2x+6y=8
-5x-y=-6
I tried using elementary row of operations but I keep getting stuck.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28matrix%282%2C3%2C2%2C6%2C8%2C-5%2C-1%2C-6%29%29
~%28matrix%282%2C3%2C1%2C3%2C4%2C-5%2C-1%2C-6%29%29, after (R1)/2
~%28matrix%282%2C3%2C1%2C3%2C4%2C0%2C14%2C14%29%29, after 5*(R1) + R2
~%28matrix%282%2C3%2C1%2C3%2C4%2C0%2C1%2C1%29%29, after (R2)/14
~%28matrix%282%2C3%2C1%2C0%2C1%2C0%2C1%2C1%29%29, after -3*(R2) + R1
==> x = 1, y = 1.