What is the solution of the system? x+8y=17 x+y=3

x + 8y = 17

x + y   = 
3

First subtract " x " with " x " ( which means subtract 8y
with " y " and 17 with 3 )

By subtracting, you should
et

7y = 14 now divide both
sides by 7

By dividing, you should
get

y = 2 which is your answer
for " y "

Now plug 2 into one of the
equatino

x + 2 = 3 subtract 2
on both sides

By subtracting, you should
get

x = 1 which is your answer
for " x " 

So your answer is x = 1 ; y =
2