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Given that

7
x

3
y
=
23

Find
x
when
y
=

2

1 Answer

7 votes

Answer:
(17)/(7)

Explanation:

7x - 3y = 23
3y = -2 × 3 = -6

7x + 6 = 23

7x = 23 - 6

7x = 17

x =
(17)/(7)

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