5. Solve using the elimination method. Show your work. If the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this.
-x – 8y = 43

4x + 32y = 172

Question

5. Solve using the elimination method. Show your work. If the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this. 
-x – 8y = 43

4x + 32y = 172

anonymous · Answer

-x-8y=43(1)
X+8y=43
4x+32y=172
5x+40y=215
9x+72y=215

jlastino · Answer

Hint: Multiply the first equation by 4 and let's see what happens when you add the two equations

jlastino · Answer

Dude when you solve by elimination method, you multiply a number that, when you add/subtract it to another equation, would eliminate a variable from the given equations