<span>Example<span>Problem<span><span>Use elimination to solve the system.</span> x –<span> y = </span>−6x <span>+ y = 8</span></span> </span><span> Add the equations.</span><span> <span><span>2x = 2</span>x = 1</span><span>Solve for x.</span></span><span> <span>x<span> + y = 8</span><span>1 + y = 8</span>y = 8 – 1y = 7</span><span>Substitute x = 1 into one of the original equations and solve for y.</span></span><span> <span>x<span> – y = −6</span>1 – 7 = −6−6 = −6 TRUE</span><span>x<span> + y = 8</span>1 + 7 = 88 = 8TRUE</span><span>Be sure to check your answer in both equations!</span></span><span>AnswerThe solution is (1, 7). </span></span>
First, we add the ounces all together and we get 45.5 ounces of trail mix. If we divide that by 26 bags, we will get 1.75 ounces per bag. I hope this helps. If someone else answers, can you give me brainliest? I really need it. Thanks!
