Answer:
x = 2
y = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
x + 8y = 18
-5x + 3y = -4
multiply entire first equation by 5 to get
5x + 40y = 90
add second equation
5x + 40y = 90
+(-5x + 3y = -4)
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43y = 86
y = 2
plug it in now
x + 8(2) = 18
x = 2
-5x + 3(2) = -4
x = 2
