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.
Use the substitution method to solve
-x + 3y=24
5x +8y=-5
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