SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations and give the value of x 3x+2y=17 x=5y

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Question 754511: Solve the system of equations and give the value of x
3x+2y=17
x=5y
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+2y=17 becomes


3(5y)+2y=17


15y+2y=17


17y=17


y=1

and so x=5


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