Question

Solve the system of linear equations by elimination -x+y=4;x+3y=4

Answer 1

Answer:

the solution is (-8, 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's use the addition/subtraction method here to eliminate one variable:

-x+y=4

x+3y=4

Combining these two equations results in

4y = 8, so that y = 2.  Substituting y = 2 into the second equation, we get:

x + 3(2) = 4, or x = -2.

Then the solution is (-8, 4)