SOLUTION: can you please solve this for me? 5x – 7y = -16, 2x + 8y = 26

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Question 615956: can you please solve this for me?
5x – 7y = -16, 2x + 8y = 26
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiplying the 2nd equation by 5/2 ___ 5x + 20y = 65

subtracting the 1st equation (to eliminate x) ___ 27y = 81

solve for y, then substitute back to find x