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Solve the system of equations by substitution.

y = 5x - 13
4x + 3y = 18
The solution is

User Afshin
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Answer:

x=3 and y=2

Explanation:

1.) 4x+3(5x-13)=18

expand into 4x+15x-39=18

18+39= 57

15x+4x= 19x

57/19= 3 so x=3

substitute 3 into y= 5x - 13

and you get 2 so y=2

User Bal
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Answer:

x=3 and y=2

Explanation:

1.) 4x+3(5x-13)=18

expand into 4x+15x-39=18

18+39= 57

15x+4x= 19x

57/19= 3 so x=3

substitute 3 into y= 5x - 13

and you get 2 so y=2

User Ankur Mishra
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