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Y=x-8 and 2x-2y = 16 EMERGENCY Substitution Method

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Answer:

infinite number of solutions

Explanation:

y = x - 8 → (1)

2x - 2y = 16 → (2)

substitute y = x - 8 into (2)

2x - 2(x - 8) = 16

2x - 2x + 16 = 16 ( subtract 16 from both sides )

0 = 0 ← true statement

this true statement indicates the system has an infinite number of solutions

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