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Solve the system using substitution. Put in point form.
2x - 7y = 13
3x + y = 8

User JackeyChan
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Answer:

(3, -1)

Explanation:

3x +y = 8

-3x =-3x

Y=-3x +8 Substitute into 1st equation y=-3x+8

2x-7(8-3x+8)= 13 -3(3) + 8

2x-56+21x= 13 -9 +8

23x-56 =13 y = -1

+56= +56

23x = 69

23 23

x = 3

solution (3, -1)

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are they being multiplied or added or subtracted?

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