SOLUTION: Solve the system by addition. 5x – 3y = 13 4x – 3y = 11

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Question 113423: Solve the system by addition.
5x – 3y = 13
4x – 3y = 11
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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subtracting the second equation from the first gives x=2

substituting into the first equation gives 5(2)-3y=13 ___ -3y=3 ___ y=-1