SOLUTION: This is actually two equations using variables using the substitution method. I've been stuck on this for a long time. x-3y=2 x+2y=-3 Thank you!

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Question 79180: This is actually two equations using variables using the substitution method.
I've been stuck on this for a long time.
x-3y=2
x+2y=-3
Thank you!

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system of equations:
1)
2)
Rewrite equation 1) as:
1) and substitute for x in equation 2)
2a) Simplify and solve for y.
Subtract 2 from both sides.
Divide both sides by 5.
Now substitute this for y in equation 1) and solve for x.



The solution is: (-1, -1)

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