8x - 2y = 34
3x + 6y = 33
Multiply the first equation by 3, and add both equations to eliminate y
24x -6y = 102
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3x + 6y = 33
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27x = 135
x= 135/27
x= 5
Replace x=5 on any equation and solve for y
8(5) - 2y = 34
40 - 2y= 34
-2y= 34 - 40
-2y= -6
y= -6/-2
y=3
Solution:
x= 5
y= 3
