Question

Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. Choose the correct ordered pair. 

8x - y = 54
8x + 2y = 60

Answer 1

8x - y = 54
8x + 2y = 60

subtracting, we get -3y = -6
y = 2
x = 7

Answer is (c) (7,2)

Answer 2

Use elimination to solve by cancelling the ys