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Solve the system of equations.

-5x + 4y = 3
X = 2y - 15

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Answer:

x=9

y=12

Explanation:

. Substitute the given value of x into the equation so... -5(2y-15)+4y=3

. y=12

. Substitute the given value of y into the equation x=2y-15 so... x=2 x 12-5

. x=9

.The possible solution of the system is the ordered pair (x,y) so... (x,y)=(9,12)

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