SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations: 5x-2y=8 3x-y=7 thanks!

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Question 731440: Solve the following system of equations: 5x-2y=8 3x-y=7 thanks!
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-2y=8
m2: 3x-y=7

5x-2y=8
6x-2y=14

Swap them and subtract:
x=6

3(6)-y=7
y=18-7=11
y=11

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