Question

Solde for x and y
1. x+y=8
2x - 3y = 1
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Answer 1

x + y = 8

x = 8 - y

y = 8 - x

2x - 3y = 1

2x = 1 + 3y

2x = 3y + 1

2x / 2 = 3y + 1 / 2

x = 3y + 1 / 2

- 3y = 1 - 2x

- 3y / - 3 = 1 - 2x / - 3

y = 1 - 2x / - 3

y = 2x - 1 / 3