SOLUTION: what is the solution of systems of equations 2x-y=5 x+3y=-8

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Question 359660: what is the solution of systems of equations
2x-y=5
x+3y=-8
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.2x-y=5
2.x%2B3y=-8
Mutliply eq. 1 by 3 and add to eq. 2,
6x-3y%2Bx%2B3y=15-8
7x=7
highlight%28x=1%29
Then use either equation to solve for y
1%2B3y=-8
3y=-9
highlight%28y=-3%29