Question 338244
multiplying 2nd equation by -2 ___ -8x + 2y = -22


adding to 1st equation (this eliminates the y) ___ -5x = -10


dividing by -5 ___ x = 2


substituting ___ 3(2) - 2y = 12 ___ 6 - 2y = 12


subtracting 6 ___ -2y = 6


dividing by -2 ___ y = -3