Algebra-1

To solve the given system of equations using the elimination method, we can multiply the first equation by -1 and add it to the second equation. This will eliminate the variable "x". Let's perform the addition:

(-4x - 2y) + (4x + 8y) = -12 + (-24)

Simplifying the equation, we have:

-4x + 4x - 2y + 8y = -12 - 24

The x terms cancel out (-4x + 4x = 0), and the y terms combine:

6y = -36

To solve for y, we divide both sides of the equation by 6:

6y / 6 = -36 / 6

y = -6

Now that we have foun...