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How to solve equation an equation without y using elimination method

How to solve equation an equation without y using elimination method-example-1

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Work only with the second equation at the beginning. Solve for x for it.

7x - 2x = 3 Combine the left hand side.

5x = 3 Divide by 5

5x/5 = 3/5 Do the division

x = 3/5 = 0.6

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Now work with the top equation.

3(0.6) + 5y = 13 Multiply on the left.

1.8 + 5y = 13 Subtract 1.8 from both sides.

1.8 - 1.8 + 5y = 13 - 1.8 Do the subtraction

5y = 11.2 Divide by 5

5y/5 = 11.2/5

y = 2.24 Answer

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