SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations. 3y - 2x = 8 3y + 5x = -20

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Question 837365: Solve the system of equations.
3y - 2x = 8
3y + 5x = -20
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Subtract one equation from the other to eliminate y
3y-2x-3y-5x=8-%28-20%29
-7x=28
x=-4
Use either equation to solve for x.
3y%2B5%28-4%29=-20
3y-20=-20
3y=0
y=0