equation 1: 5x-2y= 16
equation 2: 3x-2y=8
Using elimination method, solve both equations into each other:
5x-2y-3x-2y=16-8 ( we have added a minus sign because we are eliminating )
Next deduct the like terms, etc -2y:
5x-3x= 8
2x= 8
x= 4 Ans
Since we have found the value of x, now let's find the value of y. Use any of the 2 ructions from above to solve for y, mainly equation 2 is more permissible:
3x-2y= 16
3(4) -2y= 16
12-2y= 16
-2y= 16-12
-2y= 4
y= 2 Ans
Ans= x= 4 and y= 2
