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Solve the system of equations and choose the correct ordered pair. 

2x + 5y = 15
5x + 10y = 35

Solve the system of equations and choose the correct ordered pair.  2x + 5y = 15 5x-example-1
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Multiply first equation by 2,
4x + 10y = 30

Now, subtract first equation from second,
x = 5

Substitute the value in first equation,
2(5) + 5y = 15
5y = 15 - 10
y = 5/5
y = 1

In short, Your Answer would be Option C) (5, 1)

Hope this helps!
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I think the answer is C. (5,1)
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