SOLUTION: Solve by the elimination method: 5x + 6y = 17 5x - y = 38

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Question 282879: Solve by the elimination method:
5x + 6y = 17
5x - y = 38
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5x + 6y = 17
5x - y = 38


5x + 6y = 17
30x - 6y = 228
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35x = 245


x=7


5(7)-y=38

35-y=38

y=-3

Answer: x=7, y=-3 -----> (7,-3)