Use elimination method - I am eliminaing the y-variable.
1(5x + 8y = 16) → 5x + 8y = 16
4(6x - 2y = 54) → 24x - 8y = 216
Add equations: 29x = 232
Divide by 29: x = 8
Answer: x = 8
Well after reading this 100 times I haven't found a 100% sure answer but I think its A
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5 people
slot method
assuming 5 seats
5 choices for 1st seat
4 choices for 2nd
3 for 3rd
2 for 4th
1 for 5th
5*4*3*2*1=120
120 ways
A)3/10
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