SOLUTION: I need help solving the following system by addition. If a unique solution does not exist, state whether the system is inconsistent or dependent 2x+3y=1 5x+3y=16

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: I need help solving the following system by addition. If a unique solution does not exist, state whether the system is inconsistent or dependent

2x+3y=1
5x+3y=16
This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2X+3Y=1
-5X-3Y=-16
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-3X=-15 OR X=15/3 OR X=5
2*5+3Y=1 OR 10+3Y=1 OR 3Y=-9 OR Y=-9/3 OR Y=-3

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