Answer
$$y=\frac{2}{5},\:x=2$$
Work Step by Step
We solve the equations using substitution:
$$ 3\cdot \frac{8-5y}{3}-5y=4\\ \quad y=\frac{2}{5}\\ x=\frac{8-5\cdot \frac{2}{5}}{3} \\ x=2$$
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 8 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - Mid-Chapter Review - Mixed Review - Page 540: 8
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