Use the substitution method to solve

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

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Manipulating the first equation, we get:

x = 3y - 24

5x + 8y = -5

Substitute 3y-24 for x in second equation and solve for y. Insert that value into the first equation and solve for x. Check by inserting both values into the second equation.
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