SOLUTION: Solve by elimination or substitution method 5x-2y = 23 2x+3y =13

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Question 427296: Solve by elimination or substitution method
5x-2y = 23
2x+3y =13

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve by elimination or substitution method
5x-2y = 23
2x+3y =13
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Multiply thru 1st by 3
Multiply thru 2nd by 2
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15x-6y = 3*23
4x +6y = 2*13
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Add and solve for "y":
19x = 95
x = 5
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Solve for "y":
5x-2y = 23
5*5 - 2y = 23
25 -2y = 23
-2y = -2
y = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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