SOLUTION: Solve the following system and present your answer below: (5/2)x + y = 1/2 2x - (3/2)y = 5

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Question 655893: Solve the following system and present your answer below:
(5/2)x + y = 1/2
2x - (3/2)y = 5

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5/2)x + y = 1/2
2x - (3/2)y = 5
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Eqns times 2:
5x + 2y = 1 Eqn A
4x - 3y = 10 Eqn B
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15x+ 6y = 3 Eqn A times 3
8x - 6y = 20 Eqn B times 2
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23x = 23
x = 1
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Sub for x in any eqn and solve for y

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