SOLUTION: how do i solve this system by substitution method. 2x-5y=-1 x-3y=-3

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Question 419189: how do i solve this system by substitution method.
2x-5y=-1
x-3y=-3
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Hi

how do i solve this system by substitution method.

x-3y=-3  OR x = 3y - 3

2x-5y=-1

2(3y-3) - 5y = -1

     y = 5  and x = 12  Ordered pair(12,5) the solution for this system