Follow the directions to solve the system of equations by elimination.


8x + 7y = 39


4x – 14y = –68


Multiply the first equation to enable the elimination of the y-term.

Add the equations to eliminate the y-terms.

Solve the new equation for the x-value.

Substitute the x-value back into either original equation to find the y-value.

Check the solution.

The solution to the system of equations is?