Question 53173
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5x-3y = 4 [1]
y-x = -2 [2]<br>
The instructions say solve by substitution.<br>
Solve [2] for y:
y = x-2 [3]<br>
Substitute [3] in [1]:<br>
5x-3(x-2) = 4
5x-3x+6 = 4
2x = -2
x = -1 [4]<br>
Substitute [4] in [3]:<br>
y = -1-2
y = -3 [5]<br>
ANSWER: x = -1; y = -3<br>