Answer:
x= 1.5
y= 4.125
Step-by-step explanation:
Step one:
given the two equations
[tex]-2x - 8y = -30-------1\\\\2x + 8y = 36--------2[/tex]
Step two:
let us subtract the equations
[tex]-2x - 8y = -30-------1\\\\ -(2x + 8y = 36)--------2\\\\0x-16y=-66[/tex]
[tex]-16y=-66\\\\16y=66[/tex]
divide both sides by 16
[tex]y=66/16\\\\y=4.125[/tex]
put y= 4.125 in equation 2
[tex]2x + 8(4.125)= 36\\\\2x+33=36\\\\2x=36-33\\\\2x=3\\\\x= 3/2\\\\x= 1.5[/tex]
