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7x=1-8
Consider the first equation. Subtract 8 from both sides.
7x=-7
Subtract 8 from 1 to get -7.
x=\frac{-7}{7}
Divide both sides by 7.
x=-1
Divide -7 by 7 to get -1.
8y=2-7
Consider the second equation. Subtract 7 from both sides.
8y=-5
Subtract 7 from 2 to get -5.
y=-\frac{5}{8}
Divide both sides by 8.
x=-1 y=-\frac{5}{8}
The system is now solved.