Solve the system of equations by substitution. 3/8x + 1/3y =17/24 x + 7y = 8 (_,_)

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Msk · Answer 1 · 2017-04-09T16:14:02+0000

Solve the system of equations by substitution.

3/8x + 1/3y = 17/24

x + 7y = 8

x = -7y + 8 and substituting it to the first equation

3/8x + 1/3y = 17/24

3/8(-7y + 8 )+ 1/3y = 17/24

Solving for the value of y = 1

And substituting y =1 to the second equation

X= 1

(1, 1)