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Solve this system of equations: -8x+4y=16; y=5x+1 *

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X=y and y=x and x=1.
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Answer:

x=1, y=6. (1, 6).

Explanation:

-8x+4y=16

y=5x+1

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-8x+4(5x+1)=16

-8x+20x+4=16

12x+4=16

12x=16-4

12x=12

x=12/12

x=1

y=5(1)+1=5+1=6

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