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Solve the equation please!!!!!

Solve the equation please!!!!!-example-1
User Litherum
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Explanation: substitute y =3x into 5x - y = 8 and solve it. then when u solve it, you’ll get x = 4. substitute it in y = 3x and solve it.

y = 3 x 4
Solve the equation please!!!!!-example-1
User Manoj Mohan
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Answer:

x = 4 ; y = 12

Explanation:

y = 3x

5x - 3x = 8


2x = 8

2/2 x = 8/2

x = 4


y = 3(4)

y = 12

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