$$ \begin{array}{l}4 x-8 y=20 \ 3 x+4 y=5\end{array} $$ (4) How can you eliminate the $$ y $$-terms in this system? $$ 4 x-8 y=20 $$ $$ 3 x+4 y=5 $$

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Nguyen Fitzgerald · Accepted Answer

To eliminate the $$ y $$-terms, multiply Equation 1 by $$1$$ and Equation 2 by $$2$$, then add the two equations together.

\( \begin{array}{l}4 x-8 y=20 \\ 3 x+4 y=5\end{array} \) (4) How can you eliminate the \( y \)-terms in this system? \( 4 x-8 y=20 \) \( 3 x+4 y=5 \)