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How do I solve -5x+2y=6

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Answer: x = (2 y)/5 - 6/5 , y = (5 x)/2 + 3

Solve for x:
2 y - 5 x = 6
Subtract 2 y from both sides:
-5 x = 6 - 2 y
Divide both sides by -5:
Answer: x = (2 y)/5 - 6/5
Solve for y:
2 y - 5 x = 6
Add 5 x to both sides:
2 y = 5 x + 6
Divide both sides by 2:
Answer: y = (5 x)/2 + 3
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