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I need help with this math equation 2x-5y=-21 3x+5y=6

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Answer:

x = - 3 , y = 3

Explanation:

given the system of equations

2x - 5y = - 21 → (1)

3x + 5y = 6 → (2)

adding (1) and (2) term by term will eliminate y

(2x + 3x) + (- 5y + 5y) = - 21 + 6

5x + 0 = - 15

5x = - 15 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = - 3

substitute x = - 3 into either of the 2 equations and solve for y

substituting into (2)

3(- 3) + 5y = 6

- 9 + 5y = 6 ( add 9 to both sides )

5y = 15 ( divide both sides by 5 )

y = 3

the solution is x = - 3 , y = 3

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