Question

Solve the system using the substitution method. -5x – 8y = 17 x = 3.5y – 8.5 NO LINKS PLEASE HELP LINKS = REPORT

Answer 1

x=-5 , y=1

Explanation:

-5x-8y=17

x=3.5y-8.5

-5(3.5y-8.5)-8y=17

-17.5y+42.5-8y=17

-25.5y+42.5=17

-25.5y=-25.5

y=1

x=3.5(1)-8.5

x=-5