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Use the substitution method to solve the system x=y−4
, x+8y=2
.(1 point)
infinite solutions
no solution
(23,−313)
(−313,23)
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Substitute x = y − 4 into x + 8y = 2:
(y − 4) + 8y = 2
9y − 4 = 2
9y = 6
y = 2/3
Then x = y − 4 = 2/3 − 4 = −10/3.
Solution: (x,y) = (−10/3, 2/3). (None of the provided multiple-choice options match.)
(y − 4) + 8y = 2
9y − 4 = 2
9y = 6
y = 2/3
Then x = y − 4 = 2/3 − 4 = −10/3.
Solution: (x,y) = (−10/3, 2/3). (None of the provided multiple-choice options match.)
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