The system of equations are .
Elimination method:
\ ----------(1)
----------(2)
To get two equations that contain opposite terms multiply the second equation by 2.
Add the equations to eliminate the x - variable and solve the equation.
\The resultant equation is .
Divide each side by negative 4.
\The value of substitute in either equation to find x.
First equation: .
Add 16 to each side.
\Divide each side by negative 4.
\The solution is .