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X+3y=-2
5x – 3y=26 i cant figure out how to solve this problem using elimination​

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Answer:

Explanation:

Adding both eqs

x+3y+5x-3y=-2+26

x+5x=24

6x=24

x=24/6

x=4

Put the value of x in first equation

4+3y=-2

3y=-2-4

3y=-6

y=-6/3

y=-2

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