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Solve using elimination 5x+7y=9
2x-3y=-37

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Answer:

x = -8

y = 7

Explanation:

5x + 7y = 9

2x - 3y = -37

1.) First, multiply each side to match either y-values or x-values. (In this example, we'll use match x-values)

10x + 14y = 18 (multiplied by 2)

10x - 15y = -185 (multiplied by 5)

2.) Then, subtract the entirety of one equation to isolate the y-value.

10x + 14y = 18

-10x + 15y = 185

3.) Add and subtract values and divide to find y.

29y = 203

y = 7

4.) Plug-in y to solve for x into one equation, or repeat steps 1-3.

15x + 21y = 27

14x - 21y = -259

29x = -232

x = -8

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