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-5x+3y=15 and 2x-3y= -15

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Answer:

x = 0; y = 5

Explanation:

-5x + 3y = 15

2x - 3y = -15

Add the equations to eliminate y.

3x = 0

x = 0

Now plug in 0 for x in the first equation to solve for y.

-5(0) + 3y = 15

3y = 15

y = 5

Answer: x = 0; y = 5

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