SOLUTION: x-3y=-8 y+2=1 x+42=7 How do I solve this problem?

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Question 387922: x-3y=-8
y+2=1
x+42=7
How do I solve this problem?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-3y=-8
y+2=1
x+42=7
How do I solve this problem?
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y+2=1
y = -1
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x+42=7
x = -35
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The 1st eqn doesn't fit.