Answer:
x = 3, y = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
~ Through process of elimination ~
1. - 8x + 2y = -20
+ 8x - 5y = 14
2. Simplify to solve for y through simple algebra:
2y - 5y = -20 + 14 ⇒ - 3y = - 6 ⇒ y = 2
3. Now substitute this value of y into the to equation - 8x + 2y = -20 to get x:
- 8x + 2 ( 2 ) = -20 ⇒
-8x + 4 = -20 ⇒
-8x = -24 ⇒
x = 3
