SOLUTION: Solve the equations by substitution. 8y - 1 = x 3x = 2y x = ? y = ?

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Question 258551: Solve the equations by substitution.
8y - 1 = x
3x = 2y
x = ?
y = ?
Answer by dabanfield(803) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the equations by substitution.
1.) 8y - 1 = x
2.) 3x = 2y
From 1.) we know that x = 8y - 1
Substitute 8y - 1 for x in equation 2.) and solve for y:
3*x = 2y
3*(8y - 1) = 2y
24y - 3 = 2y
22y = 3
y = 3/22
Now substitute 3/22 for y in either equation 1.) or 2.) and solve for x.