. Solve using the elimination method. Show your work. If the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this.

-2x + 9y = 56
9x – 9y = 0

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-2x + 9y = 56
9x – 9y = 0

Add these two equations
7x + 0y = 56
7x = 56
x = 8

Substitute x = 8 in either equation to find y.

Then check your solution for x and y in the original equation(s).
Determine whether the point (0, 8) is a solution of the system
-3x + 9y = 72 / 9x + 3y = 24