Question 479739
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Hi,
Solve using the elimination method. 
4x – 8y = 48
11x + 3y = -105.5

4(3/8)x – 3y = (3/8)48 = 18  |Multiplying 1st EQ thru by 3/8 to eliminate y
  11x   + 3y = -105.5
  12.5x = - 87.5
      x = -7  and y = -9.5     | y = - (48+28)/8

CHECKING our Answer***
   -77 - 28.5 = -105.5