SOLUTION: solve the system of linear equation for x and y using substitution , elimination or graphical method.
2x+5y=8
-3x+y=5
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Question 581053: solve the system of linear equation for x and y using substitution , elimination or graphical method.
2x+5y=8
-3x+y=5
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+5y=8
-3x+y=5
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Multiply thru the lower equation by 5:
2x + 5y = 8
-15x+5y = 25
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Subtract and solve for "x":
17x = -17
x = -1
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Solve for "y":
2x + 5y = 8
2(-1) + 5y = 8
-2 + 5y = 8
5y = 10
y = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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