Answer:
(2, 6 )
Step-by-step explanation:
- 8x + 2y = - 4 → (1)
- 7x + y = - 8 ( add 7x to both sides )
y = 7x - 8 → (2)
substitute y = 7x - 8 into (1)
- 8x + 2(7x - 8) = - 4 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side
- 8x + 14x - 16 = - 4
6x - 16 = - 4 ( add 16 to both sides )
6x = 12 ( divide both sides by 6 )
x = 2
substitute x ;= 2 into (2)
y = 7(2) - 8 = 14 - 8 = 6
solution is (2, 6 )
