We can combine the two equations to eliminate a variable, as the coefficients for y in both equations are opposite numbers.
Combine the equations:
[tex]4x = 16[/tex]
Divide both sides by 4 to get x by itself:
[tex]x = 4[/tex]
Plug this value into one of the equations:
[tex]2(4) + 4y = 16[/tex]
[tex]8 + 4y = 16[/tex]
Subtract 8 from both sides:
[tex]4y = 8[/tex]
Divide both sides to get y by itself:
[tex]y = 2[/tex]
The answer is 'x = 4, y = 2'.
