SOLUTION: Solve for x,y by substitution 8x-y=13 y=-8x+1

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Question 962344: Solve for x,y by substitution
8x-y=13
y=-8x+1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x,y by substitution
8x-y=13
y=-8x+1
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x"::
8x - (-8x+1) = 13
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8x+8x-1 = 13
16x = 14
x = 7/8
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cheers,
Stan H.
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