Question

x+3y=8
2x+3y=4
elimination method​

Answer 1

Answer:

x= -4

y = 8/3

Step-by-step explanation:

x+3y=8. eq1

2x+3y=4. eq2

subtract eq1 from eq2

(2x+3y)-(x+3y) = 4-8

x= -4

now muliply eq1 by 2

2x + 6y = 12. eq3

now subtract eq2 from eq3

(2x + 6y)-(2x+3y)=12-4

3y=8

y = 8/3