How to eliminate?

Answer:
example:
4y + 2x = 5
-4y + x = 3

take away the 4y and the - 4y because the cancel each other out

3x = 8

x = 8/3

4y + 2(8/3) = 5

4y + 5.3 =5

4y = 5 - 5.3

4y= -.3

y = -.3/4

HAAAA that question came out of nothing. probably not the best problem...
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