Solve. y = x – 8 2x + 3y = 1 Use the substitution method.

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Solve.
y = x – 8
2x + 3y = 1
Use the substitution method.

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Answer:

x=5, y=-3

Explanation:

Wickedchicken answered Apr 12, 2021

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Substitute
y=x-8 into the second equation to get
2x+3(x-8)=1, which simplifies to
5x=25, so
$\boxed{x=5}.$ It easily follows that
$\boxed{y=-3}.$

Niriel answered Apr 17, 2021

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