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Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations.

3x-5y= -16

2x+5y=31

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5x = 15
x = 3

3(3) - 5y = -16
9 - 5y = -16
5y = -16 - 9
5y = - 25
y = - 5

(3, -5)
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