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5y+6x=40
3y-8x=-46

x=
y=

User Denahiro
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Answer: (x,y) = (175/29, 22/29)

Explanation:

solve the equation

y = 8 - 6/5x

3y - 8x = -46

substitute the value of y

3(8 - 6/5x) - 8x = -46

solve the equation

x = 175 / 29

substitute the value of x

y = 8 - 6/5(175/29)

solve the equation

y = 22/29

answer: (x,y) = (175/29, 22/29)

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