SOLUTION: Solve and check the following problem using the substution method. x=1/5Y (this is one over 5) 3x+2y=26

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Question 176875: Solve and check the following problem using the substution method.
x=1/5Y (this is one over 5)
3x+2y=26
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Solve and check the following problem using the substution method.
x=1/5Y (this is one over 5) --> x = y/5
3x+2y=26
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Sub for x in the 2nd eqn
3*(y/5) + 2y = 26
3y + 10y = 130
13y = 130
y = 10
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x = y/5
x = 2