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8x - 2y = - 8 5x - 4y = 17

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Answer:

Solve for the first variable in one of the equations, then substitute the result into the other equation.

Point Form:

( − 3 , − 8 )

Equation Form:

x =- 3 , y = − 8

Explanation:

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