SOLUTION: solve the following system of equation 2x-3y=13 and 5x+2y=4

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Question 635586: solve the following system of equation 2x-3y=13 and 5x+2y=4
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solve the following system of equation
2x-3y=13
5x+2y=4
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Multiply 1st by 5
Multiply 2nd by 2
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10x - 15y = 65
10x + 4y = 8
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Subtract and solve for "y":
19y = -57
y = -3
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Solve for "x":
2x - 3y = 13
2x + 9 = 13
2x = 4
x = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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