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Solve, using the substitution method.

2x + 3y = 1

y = x – 8



(4, –4)


(0, –8)


(2, –6)


(5, –3)

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Padoru

Hello there!

The question asks us to solve using the substitution method. The equations given are:

[tex]2x+3y=1[/tex]

[tex]y=x-8[/tex]

We are given a value for y, which is x-8. Substituting [tex]y=x-8[/tex] into the first equation of the system of equation gives us:

[tex]2x+3y=1[/tex]

[tex]2x+3(x-8)=1[/tex]

Use the distributive property to help simplify and solve for x

[tex]2x+3x-24=1[/tex]

Combine like terms

[tex]5x-24=1[/tex]

Add 24 to both sides

[tex]5x-24+24=1+24[/tex]

[tex]5x=25[/tex]

Finally, divide both sides by 5

[tex]x=5[/tex]

Now, let's use [tex]x=5[/tex] in the equation [tex]y=x-8[/tex] to find the value of y

[tex]y=x-8[/tex]

[tex]y=5-8[/tex]

[tex]y=-3[/tex]

Now, we have the values x=5 and y=-3. Putting these values into an ordered pair gives us the answer (5,-3), which is the last answer choice.

Let me know if you need any clarifications, thanks!

~ Padoru

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