What is the first step in solving the system by the substitution method? x + 2y = 8
3x - 4y = 4
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O Subtract 2y from cach side of x + 2y = 8
O Add x + 2y = 8 to 3x - 4y = 4
O Multiply x + 2y = 8 by-3
O Set x + 2y equal to 3x - 4y = 4

5=812a+9+3

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

5=812a+9+3

5=(812a)+(9+3)(combine like terms)

5=812a+12

5=812a+12

step 2: flip the equation.

812a+12=5

step 3: subtract 12 from both sides.

812a+12−12=5−12

812a=−7

step 4: divide both sides by 812.

812a /812 = -7/812

a= -1/116

so the answer is

a=   -1/116