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Solve the system of equations by substitution - 5x+8y= -86
y=6x-43 ​

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Answer:

(6 ,-7)

Explanation:


- 5x + 8y = - 86 \\ y = 6x - 43 \\ - 5x = - 86 - 8y \\ x = 17.2 + 1.6y \\ y = 6(17.2 + 1.6y) - 43 \\ y = 103.2 + 9.6y - 43 \\ 8.6y = - 60.2 \\ y = - 7 \\


x = 17.2 + 1.6( - 7) \\ x = 17.2 - 11.2 \\ x = 6

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