SOLUTION: -5x+y=-3 3x-8y=24

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Question 956821: -5x+y=-3 3x-8y=24
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the first equation by 8 and add to the second.
-40x%2B8y%2B3x-8y=-24%2B24
-37x=0
highlight%28x=0%29
Then,
-5%280%29%2By=-3
highlight%28y=-3%29