SOLUTION: I need help solving a algebra problem using substitution. The equations are 2x+3y=-2 x=25-8y

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Question 366136: I need help solving a algebra problem using substitution. The equations are
2x+3y=-2
x=25-8y
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.2x%2B3y=-2
2.x=25-8y
Substitute eq. 2 into eq. 1,
2%2825-8y%29%2B3y=-2
50-16y%2B3y=-2
Now solve for y.
Once you have y, use eq. 2 to solve for x.