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Solve the system of equations below. Show or explain your work.

2x + y = 8
y = 5x -6

User Agrm
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Explanation:

2x+y=8

-2x+8: - x-8/2

m= -2

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y=5x-6

5x-6: x+6/5

m=5

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User Elbe
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Answer:

x=2, y=4

Explanation:

2x+5x-6=8

7x-6=8

7x=14

x=2

y=5(2)-6

y=4

User Davyd Geyl
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