Question

Solve the system of equations using the elimination method. 8x + y = -16 3x - y = 5

Answer 1

Answer:

X=-1

Y=-8

Step-by-step explanation:

8x+y=-16

3x-y=5

11x=-11

x=-1

8x+y=-16

8(-1)+y=-16

-8+y=-16

y=-16+8

y=-8

Or

3x-y=5

3(-1)-y=5

-3-y=5

-y=5+3

-y=8

y=-8