SOLUTION: Solve the system by substitution. 8x + 2y = -2 y = -5x + 1

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Question 840636: Solve the system by substitution.
8x + 2y = -2
y = -5x + 1

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
y =
8x + 2(-5x+1) = -2
8x - 10x + 2 = -2
-2x = -4
x = 2 and y = -9
CHECKING our answer***
8x + 2y = -2
16 - 18 = -2
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