SOLUTION: Solve the linear system: 3x+y=5 2x+3y=8 Show all work.

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Question 619046: Solve the linear system: 3x+y=5
2x+3y=8
Show all work.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the linear system:
3x+y=5
2x+3y=8
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Multiply thru the top equation by 3:
9x + 3y = 15
2x + 3y = 8
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Subtract and solve for "x":
7x = 7
x = 1
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Solve for "y":
3x + y = 5
3*1 + y = 5
y = 2
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cheers,
Stan H.
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