SOLUTION: Y=x-8;x=5

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Question 1181886: Y=x-8;x=5
Answer by math_tutor2020(3817) About Me  (Show Source):
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The second equation says x = 5

That allows us to replace every x in the first equation with 5
y = x-8
y = 5-8
y = -3

Therefore, the solution is (x,y) = (5, -3)