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Y = 5x - 8
y = 4x - 7

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(1,-3)

Step-by-step explanation

The given equations are:

y = 5x - 8

y = 4x - 7

We equate the two equations to get:

5x - 8=4x - 7

Group similar terms:

5x - 4x=-7+8

Simplify bottom sides

x=1

Put x=-15 into the first equation:

y=5(1)-8

y=-3

(1,-3)

The solution is (1,-3)

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