Anyone know what -8x-y=5 ; y=x+4 is using yhe subtraction method? Please explain to! would help greatly

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asked May 5, 2023 155k views

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Quantka · Answer 1 · 2023-05-08T14:15:55+0000

Answer:

The answer would be x = -1 and y = 3

Explanation:

Work is as shown:

1) -8x - y = 5

y = x + 4

2) -8x - (x+4) = 5

3) -8x -x = 9

4) -9x/-9 = 9/-9

5) y = -1 + 4 = 3

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