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Solve for x and y 3x-8y=-2 and -3x-5y=-11

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solve for x (first one):
3x = 8y + 2
x = 8/3y + 2/3

solve for y (first one):
-8y = -3x - 2
y = 3/8x + 1/4

solve for x (second one):
-3x = 5y -11
x = -5/3y + 11/3

solve for y (second one):
-5y = 3x - 11
y = -3/5x + 11/5
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