SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations. 8x – 3y = 1 –2x + 3y = 11

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Question 755971: Solve the system of equations.
8x – 3y = 1
–2x + 3y = 11
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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Adding the equations yields
6x=12
x=2

then
8(2)-3y=1

leads to
3y=-15

y=5