Answer:
x = .875 y = -49
Step-by-step explanation:
(8x - y = 42)
(y = -43 - 6) or (y = -49)
Since we have our y value, we can plug it into our top equation:
8x -(-49) = 42
8x + 49 = 42
-42 -42
8x = 7
/8 /8
x = 0.875
To check the work:
8(0.875) - 49 = 42
7 - 49 = 42
