Write Equations: Write down the system of equations.We have the following system of equations:−8x+4y=24−7x+7y=28
Solve for y: Solve the first equation for y.To isolate y in the first equation, we can divide all terms by 4:−8x+4y=24Divide by 4:−2x+y=6Now we have y in terms of x: y=2x+6
Substitute in Second Equation: Substitute the expression for y into the second equation.We will replace y in the second equation with the expression we found in Step 2:−7x+7(2x+6)=28
Combine Like Terms: Distribute and combine like terms.−7x+14x+42=28Combine like terms:7x+42=28
Subtract 42: Subtract 42 from both sides of the equation.7x+42−42=28−42This simplifies to:7x=−14
Divide to Solve for x: Divide both sides by 7 to solve for x.77x=7−14This simplifies to:x=−2