Question 468108
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Hi,
solve: 
3x-4y=26
x-8y=22

 3x-4y =26
-3x+24y=-66   |multiplying thru by -3 t eliminate the x variable
  20y = -40
    y = -2  and x = 6    ( x = 8*-2 + 22)

CHECKING our Answer***
3x-4y=26
18 + 8 = 26