SOLUTION: Hi I tried this but can't find the solution. Solve for x,y by substitution. 8x-y=13 y=-8x+1

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Question 962601: Hi
I tried this but can't find the solution.
Solve for x,y by substitution.
8x-y=13
y=-8x+1

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x,y by substitution.
8x-y=13
y=-8x+1
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Sub for y in the 1st eqn
8x -(-8x+1) = 13
16x - 1 = 13
x = 7/8
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y = -6

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