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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

y = highlight_green%28-5x%2B1%29

8x + 2(-5x+1) = -2 

8x - 10x + 2 = -2

    -2x = -4

      x = 2    and y = -9   -5%2A2+%2B+1

CHECKING our answer***

8x + 2y = -2

 16 - 18 = -2

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