In the second equation:
Subtract 8x from both sides.
2z = 22 - 8x
Divide 2 on both sides.
z = 11 - 4x
Plug this into the first equation.
-66 - 2(11 - 4x) = -196
-66 - 22 + 8x = -196
Combine like terms.
-88 + 8x = -196
Add 88 to both sides.
8x = -108
Divide 8 on both sides.
x = -13.5
Put this into the second equation.
8(-13.5) + 2z = 22
-108 + 2z = 22
Add 108 to both sides.
2z = 130
Divide 2 on both sides.
z = 65
and
x = -13.5
Hope this helps!
