what is -3x-y=-15 using the 8x+4y=48 elimination method

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8x + 4y= 48

Multiply by 4.

-12x - 4y = 60

Add first and second equations.

-4x = -12

x = 3

Insert x value into one equation to find y. Check by putting both values into the other equation.
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