Question

In the following system of equations, what does x equal?
-8x – 10y = -36
-8x – 6y = -28

Answer 1

-8x -10y =-36 multiplie by -1 and add to second

8x +10y =36
-8x -6y =-28
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0 4y=8 --- y=2

-8x-10y=-36
-8x-10*2=-36
-8x-20=-36
-8x=-16
x=2

x=2
y=2

Answer 2

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