SOLUTION: I need your help for the following problem {6x-5y=9 {2x+5y=23

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Question 148564: I need your help for the following problem {6x-5y=9
{2x+5y=23
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6x-5y=9
2x+5y=23
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Add the two equations to solve for "x":
8x = 32
x = 4
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Substitute in either of the original equations to solve for "y":
2*4 + 5y = 23
8 + 5y = 23
5y = 15
y = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.