SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by the substitution method y=4x+7 y=9x+8

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Question 870725: Solve the system of equations by the substitution method
y=4x+7
y=9x+8

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x + 7 = 9x + 8
-1 = 5x
-1/5 = x = -.2 and y = 6.2
Ordered Pair(-.2, 6.2) the Solution for this System