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2x + y = 8 -x - 3y = -12 Solve the above system of equations using substitution.

2x + y = 8 -x - 3y = -12 Solve the above system of equations using substitution.
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2x + y = 8
-x - 3y = -12
Solve the above system of equations using substitution.

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I would solve for y on the top one and sub it into the bottom one.
y=-2x+8
(12/5, 16/5)
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