Solve using elimination.

- 8x + 2y = - 20

8x - 5y = 14

x = 3, y = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

~ Through process of elimination ~

1. - 8x + 2y = - 20

+ 8x - 5y = 14

2. Simplify to solve for y through simple algebra:

2y - 5y = - 20 + 14 ⇒ - 3y = - 6 ⇒ y = 2

3. Now substitute this value of y into the to equation - 8x + 2y = - 20 to get x:

- 8x + 2 (2) = - 20 ⇒

-8x + 4 = - 20 ⇒

-8x = - 24 ⇒

x = 3