SOLUTION: linear equations using straight line 5x+3y= 13 y-x=13

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Question 964460: linear equations using straight line 5x+3y= 13 y-x=13
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the second equation by -3 and add to the first,
5x%2B3y-3y%2B3x=13-39
8x=-26
x=-26%2F8
x=-13%2F4
Then,
y%2B13%2F4=13
y=52%2F4-13%2F4
y=39%2F4