Question

Solve 5x+y=23 3x+y=17

Answer 1

y = 8

x = 3

Explanation:

5x+y=23

3x+y=17

cancel out the Xs

15x + 3y = 69

-15x - 5y = -85

-2y = -16

y = 8

Plug in 8 for the Y in any of the equations it doesn't matter

3x + y = 17

3x + 8 = 17

3x = 9

x = 3

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