Solve the following system of equations using substitution: x + 2y = 8 and 3x - y = 5. What is the v

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A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

E. None of the above

Answer: B. 2

From the first equation, express x = 8 - 2y. Substituting into the second equation gives 3(8 - 2y) - y = 5, leading to y = 2.

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