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PLS HELP me !!!!!! 15 points !-example-1
User Revprez
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Answer:

x = 2

y = 2

Explanation:

x + 8y = 18

-5x + 3y = -4

multiply entire first equation by 5 to get

5x + 40y = 90

add second equation

5x + 40y = 90

+(-5x + 3y = -4)

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43y = 86

y = 2

plug it in now

x + 8(2) = 18

x = 2

-5x + 3(2) = -4

x = 2

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