Substitute y=5: Substitute y=5 into the equation 8x−5y=15 and then simplify.Substitute 5 for y in 8x−5y=15.8x−5(5)=15
Perform multiplication and simplify: Perform the multiplication and simplify the equation. 8x−25=15
Isolate variable term x: Isolate the variable term x.8x−25+25=15+258x=40
Solve for x: Solve for x.8x=40x=840x=5
Find ordered pair solution: We found:x=5y=5What is the solution in the form of an ordered pair?Substitute x=5 and y=5 into (x,y).The solution is (5,5).
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