Explanation: -Solve the equation for x- 3x -8y = 7 x= -7 -2y -Substitute the given value of x into the equation 3x -8y =7 3(-7 -2y) -8y =7 -Solve the equation for y- y= -2 -Substitute the given value of y into the equation x= -7 -2y x= -7 -2 x (-2) -Solve the equation for x x= -3 -The possible solution of the system is the ordered pair (x, y) (x, y) = (-3, -2)