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Solve the system by either elimination or substitution

3x-5y=21
2x+y=1
A.2,-3
B.2,3
C.-2,-1
D.-2,1
My guess is c

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The correct answer is A: x=2 and y=-3. Either method would work, but for example, let's use elimination. If you multiply the second equation by 5, you get: 10x +5y = 5. When you add both equations, you can then cross out both y terms. You are left with one equation that reads: 13x=26. Solving for x gives you 2. You can substitute 2 in for x in either equation and you will receive -3 for your y value.
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