Problema Solution

Solve using the elimination method. Show your work. If the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this.

-x – 8y = 43

4x + 32y = 172

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-x -8y = 43

4x + 32 y = 172

Solution 1

-4x - 32y = 172

4x + 32 y = 172

infinite number of solutions

Solution 2

-4x + 32y = 172

4x + 32y = 172

 

64y = 172

y = 43/16

x = 43/2