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Find x and y 5x=2y-5

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Answer:


x = 2/5y - 1, y = 5/2x + 5/2

Explanation:

Step 1: Solve for x


5x / 5 = (2y - 5) / 5


x = 2/5y - 1

Step 2: Solve for y


5x + 5 = 2y - 5 + 5


(5x + 5) / 2 = 2y / 2


5/2x + 5/2 = y

Answer:
x = 2/5y - 1, y = 5/2x + 5/2

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