SOLUTION: Solve each of the following systems by addition.If a unique solution does not exist ,state whether the system is inconsistent or dependent. problem 12 I got wrong: 2x+ 3y

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Question 45159: Solve each of the following systems by addition.If a unique solution does not exist ,state whether the system is inconsistent or dependent.

problem 12 I got wrong:

2x+ 3y =1

5x+ 3y = 16

Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2x - 3y = -1
+
5x+ 3y = 16
=
3x = 15
x = 5
plug
2x + 3y = 1
10 + 3y = 1
3y = -9
y = -3
(5,-3)

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