SOLUTION: Find the ordered pair solution to the following system of equations (Use any method): 3x – y = 5 2x + 5y = -8

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Question 333699: Find the ordered pair solution to the following system of equations (Use any method):
3x – y = 5
2x + 5y = -8

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x – y = 5
2x + 5y = -8
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multiply equation 1 by 5 and add it to equation 2
15x-5y=25
2x+5y=-8
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17x=17
x=1
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plug value of x in equation 1
3-y=5
y=-2

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