SOLUTION: Please help me solve the following system of equation. -5x-3y=12 -2x-5y=1 x= y= Respectfully, M. Rowser

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Question 885288: Please help me solve the following system of equation.
-5x-3y=12
-2x-5y=1
x=
y=
Respectfully,
M. Rowser
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-5x-3y=12
-2x-5y=1 Multiply by -5/2 and ADD EQs
(19/2)y = 19/2, y = 1 and x = -3 +-2x+=+6