Question

would i add or subtract
8x+y=-14
5x-y=-3
which variable would be eliminated

Answer 1

Answer:

add

Step-by-step explanation:

let

8x+y=-14 ____(1)

5x-y=-3 ____(2)

add (1) and (2)

8x+y=-14

+ 5x-y=-3

--------------

13x=-17

y variable will eliminated

Answer 2

Answer:

x=-17/13

Step-by-step explanation:

8x+y=-14

5x-y=-3

the y variable already cancels because it's a - and a + then you combine the equations by adding them so you will be left with:

13x+0y=-17

13x=-17

then solve for x:

$\frac{13x}{13x} =\frac{-17}{13}$

solution:

$x=\frac{-17}{13}$

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