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x = 1, y = 4. Here's one way to solve :

{8x - y = 4} Multiply both sides by 3

24x - 3y = 12

5x + 3y = 17 Add the two equations to eliminate y.

29x = 29, so x = 1, now substitute x=1 into either of the original equations:

8(1) - y = 4 --> -y = -4, so y = 4. Finally, check in other equation to make sure you didn't make a mistake:

5(1) + 3(4) = 5 + 12 = 17. This checks out.

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