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Given the system below. What is the x value of the solution? 3х + 5 = 8 y = x + 8

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Answer

x = 1

y = 9

Step-by-step explanation

3x + 5 = 8

y = x + 8

3x = 8 - 5

3x = 3

Divide both sides by 3

(3x/3) = (3/3)

x = 1

y = x + 8

y = 1 + 8

y = 9

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