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Find the solution to the system. Write your solution as an ordered pair (x,y) with no spaces, no solution, or infinitely many. 3x-2y=9 and x-y=5

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Answer:

(-1,-6)

Explanation:

Use substitution

y=x-5

3x-2(x-5)=9

3x-2x+10=9

x=-1

Plug it in

(-1)-y=5

-y=6

y=-6

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