Solve this system by elimination(Please help!!!)

[mwallace]

Solve this system by elimination. Show ALL of your work.

8x + 5y = 18
-10x - 5y = -30

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Solve this system by elimination. Show ALL of your work.

8x + 5y = 18
-10x - 5y = -30

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[Dr.Peterson]

Solve this system by elimination. Show ALL of your work.

8x + 5y = 18
-10x - 5y = -30

As in your other problem, the simplest kind of elimination is if you can just add the two equations and a variable goes away. In other cases, you have to make some adjustments first. But the main thing to do is to try something.

Now, if you have not been taught anything about this, try searching for "solve system by elimination". Here's one page you'll find:

5.3 Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination - Elementary Algebra 2e | OpenStax

The Elimination Method is based on the Addition Property of Equality. The Addition Property of Equality says that when you add the same quantity to both...

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Or find a video if you prefer.