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If 5x-3y=8 and x = 7y/5, then y=

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Answer \rightarrow\large\boxed{y=2}

Explanation:

To start off, you are given two equations. One in standard form and one that is already solved for
x.

Since
x=(7y)/(5), you already know the
x value.

Therefore to find what y equals, plug in whatever x is into the other equation. (remember x is 7y/5)


\rightarrow5((7y)/(5) )-3y=8


\rightarrow5*(7y)/(5) -3y=8


\rightarrow7y-3y=8


\rightarrow4y=8


\rightarrow(4y)/(4) =(8)/(4)


\rightarrow\large\boxed{y=2}

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