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For the following system, use the second equation to make a substitution for x in the first equation.

x + 5y - 10 = 0
x = 2y - 8
What is the resulting equation in simplest form?
-3y - 18 = 0
3y - 18 = 0
7y - 18 = 0
7y + 18 = 0

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

User Apurva Mulay
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A) x + 5y - 10 = 0
B) x = 2y - 8
Substituting B into A
A) 2y -8 + 5y - 10 = 0
A) 7y -18 = 0

7y - 18 = 0
answer is C

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