Algebra-1

To determine which variable is the easiest to "get by itself" in the given system, let's examine the equations:

1) 8x - 3y = 20
2) x + 4y = 38

We'll consider which variable, x or y, can be isolated more easily.

Looking at Equation 2, we can see that x is already isolated. It is simply being added to 4y. Therefore, it is easier to "ge...