Question

Please help , would be greatly appreciated !

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2

y = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

8x + 2y = 14

2x + y = 3

In order to find the number x represents, you have to make the number of y for both equations the same. So:

8x + 2y = 14

(×2) 4x + 2y = 6 (×2)

Then, you can cancel the y off both equations, which will leave:

8x = 14

4x = 6

To find 4x, you have to find the difference between both equations, so you have to:

14 - 6 = 8

Now that the actual number 4x represents is 8, so:

4x = 8

(÷4) x = 2 (÷4)

Now to find y, substitute the letter x with 2:

2x + y = 3

2 (2) + y = 3

4 + y = 3

4 - 3 = -y

1 = -y

(× -) -1 = y (× -)

Answer: x = 2

              y = -1

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