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Y=-3x+5
5x-4y=-3
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User Sidara KEO
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Answer:

x = 1; y = 2

Explanation:

Use the substitution method.

y = -3x + 5

5x - 4y = -3

5x - 4(-3x + 5) = -3

5x + 12x - 20 = -3

17x = 17

x = 1

y = -3x + 5

y = -3(1) + 5

y = -3 + 5

y = 2

Answer: x = 1; y = 2

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