Question

4x+y=12
2x-2y=6

Answer 1

are we trying to solve the system of equations?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

The best method here would be the elimination method.

Answer 4

but how?

Answer 5

well the way that i did it, was get one of the coefficients of variable to be the same, then subtract the equations from each other, leaving only one variable left

Answer 6

what answer did you get

Answer 7

4x+y=12
2x-2y=6

Add the equations together.
You want to get the y terms to cancel, so multiple the first euation by 2

8x + 2y = 24
2x - 2y = 6

Now add the equations like I said

10x = 30
Solve for x

Answer 8

It's easier to solve for x then y.