Question

Solve using the elimination method. Show your work. If the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this.
-x + 2y = 8

-x + 10y = 48

Answer 1

subtract them to get
-8y = -40
y = 5
x = 2

Answer 2

(2) -(1) gives : 8y = 40 hence y = 5
sub y = 5 back to (1) get x = 2

Answer 3

I need steps I am completely confused right now

Answer 4

Minus the first equation from the second:
-x + 2y = 8
- -x + 10y = 48
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-8y = -40

-8y = -40
8y = 40
y = 5
Then put 5 back into an equation as your y value:
-x + 2(5) = 8
-x + 10 = 8
-x = -2
x = 2

Answer 5

second equation from first I mean

Answer 6

thank you that's a little easier