SOLUTION: the system of equations 2x +3y = 1 and 3x +5y = -2 has a unique solution. What is the value of x? (I have a few items to answer similar to this, so if it's possible to ask for a

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Question 1097274: the system of equations 2x +3y = 1 and 3x +5y = -2 has a unique solution. What is the value of x?
(I have a few items to answer similar to this, so if it's possible to ask for a solution, that would be greatly appreciated, thank you)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x +3y = 1 and 3x +5y = -2 has a unique solution. What is the value of x?
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Subtract the second equation from the first equation.
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