Question

​Solve the system of equations.

8x+5y=24
y=−4x
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Answer 1

x= -2

y= 8

Explanation:

we know y is the same as -4x so we fill in y into the first equation

8x+5(-4x)=24

8x-20x=24

-12x=24

/-12. /-12

x= -2

now we fill in x to find y

y= -4(-2)

y=8

hopes this helps