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Find the solution of the system of equations. x-3y= -13
2x+15y=16

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Answer:
x=-7, y=2

Explanation:

Multiplying the first equation by 2 gives
2x-6y=-26

Subtracting this from the second equation yields
21y=42 \longrightarrow y=2

Substituting this back into the first equation gives that
x=-7


\therefore x=-7, y=2

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