Question

Please help me with this

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

y = -4

2x -3y = 8

Substitute the first equation into the second equation

2x - 3(-4) = 8

2x +12 = 8

Subtract 12 from each side

2x+12-12 = 8-12

2x = -4

Divide by 2

2x/2 = -4/2

x = -2