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If x+5=y+2 and 3x=2y, what is the value of x and y?
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If x+5=y+2 and 3x=2y, what is the value of x and y?

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Answer:

x=6

y=9

Explanation:

User Gavenkoa
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x+5=y+2

3x=2y

x-y=-3 /*(-3)

3x-2y=0

-3x+3y=9

3x-2y=0

+---------

y=9

3x-2*9=0

3x-18=0

3x=18 //3

x=6

y=9

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