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Solve for x and y using the elimination method for both equations: 3x-3y=5 2x+8y=11
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Solve for x and y using the elimination method for both equations:

3x-3y=5
2x+8y=11

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2(3x-3y)=5*2------> 6x-6y=10
-3(2x+8y)=11*3----> -6x-24y=-33
-30y=-23----->y=23/30
2x+8(23/30)=11------>2x+6.13=11-----> 2x=4.87 ---> x=2.437
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