-6/3, or simplified would be -2
Answer: 
Step-by-step explanation:
Here x represents the time taken by Kiran in reading (in minutes) and y represents the time taken by Andrew in reading (in minutes).
According to the question,
Andre read for 5/8 more than kiran.
Thus, The time taken by Andrew(in minutes) = time taken by kiran + 5/8 of time taken by kiran
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Thus, required equation,

Answer:
One solution
Step-by-step explanation:
Move variables to one side and constants to the other.
x-4y=-1
2x+8y=8 Divide this by 2
x+4y=4
Add the equations
2x=-3
x=-1.5
y=-1/8