Question 811662
This is a repeat question.


x + 3y = 5
2x + y = 8


Multiply the second equation by -3 and add:


x + 3y = 5
-6x - 3y = -24
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-5x = -19 ------> x = 19/5


y = (5 - 19/5)/3 = 2/5


(x, y) = (19/5, 2/5)