SOLUTION: / = a fraction 1/5x + 1/3y = 22/15 1/5x + 3y = 74/5 solve the system by the substitution method.

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Question 636593: / = a fraction
1/5x + 1/3y = 22/15
1/5x + 3y = 74/5
solve the system by the substitution method.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/5x + 1/3y = 22/15
1/5x + 3y = 74/5
solve the system by the substitution method.
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Modify the equations:
3x + 5y = 22
3x + 45y = 222
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3x = 22-5y
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Substitute for 3x and solve for "y":
22-5y + 45y = 222
40y = 200
y = 5
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Solve for "x":
3x = 22-5y
3x = -3
x = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.