Answer:
b = 7
c = -1
Explanation:
you can solve the first equation for 'b' to get:
b = 8 + c
now substitute the expression '8+c' for 'b' in the second equation to get:
8 + c + 2c = 5
8 + 3c = 5
3c = -3
now solve for 'b':
b = 8 + (-1)
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