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a=8
Consider the second equation. Add 3 and 5 to get 8.
8-b=7
Consider the first equation. Insert the known values of variables into the equation.
-b=7-8
Subtract 8 from both sides.
-b=-1
Subtract 8 from 7 to get -1.
b=\frac{-1}{-1}
Divide both sides by -1.
b=1
Divide -1 by -1 to get 1.
a=8 b=1
The system is now solved.