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Use elimination to solve the system of equations.
5x+13y=20
-5x-3y=30

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Answer: Y = 5 and X = -9
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5x + 13y = 20
-5x - 3y = 30
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10y = 50
So…. Y = 5
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5x + 13y = 20
5x + 13(5) = 20
5x + 65 = 20
5x = -45
X = - 9
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