Find the value of x and y: 5x + y = 11 3x - y = 9

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Find the value of x and y:
5x + y = 11
3x - y = 9

by Gappy

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Answer:

x = 2.5

y = -1.5

Explanation:

5x + y = 11

3x + y = 9

8x = 20

x = 20/8

x = 2.5

5(2.5) + y = 11

12.5 + y = 11

y = -1.5

Arda answered Apr 14, 2023

by Arda

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