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Solve the following system of equations.

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5x + 3y = -3
2x – 3y = 24


X=

Y=

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Answer:

x = 3 and y = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the elimination method to get rid of one of the variables.

Find the value of one variable.

Find the value of the remaining variables using substitution.

Clearly state the final answer.

Check your answer by substituting both values into either of the original equations.

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