SOLUTION: Please help me solve the linear system by giving me the cordinates X-5y =-3 3x - 5y =11

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Question 952254: Please help me solve the linear system by giving me the cordinates
X-5y =-3
3x - 5y =11
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X-5y =-3
3x - 5y =11
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Subtract and solve for "x"::
2x = -8
x = -4
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Solve for "y"::
x - 5y = -3
-4 - 5y = -3
5y = -4+3
y = -1/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X - 5y =-3
3x- 5y =11
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