Answer:
x = -32/3
y =28/3
Step-by-step explanation:
2x + 4y = 16
-5x-4y = 16
Add the equations
2x + 4y = 16
-5x-4y = 16
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-3x = 32
Divide each side by -3
x = -32/3
Now solve for y
2x+4y = 16
2(-32/3) +4y = 16
-64/3 +4y = 16
Multiply each side by 3 to get rid of the fractions
-64 +3*4y = 16*3
-64 + 12y = 48
Add 64 to each side
12y = 112
Divide by 12
12y/12 = 112/12
y =28/3
