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2.5y+3x=27
5x-2.5y=5

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X would equal 4 & y would equal 6
User Keshet
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Answer:

x=4

y=6

Explanation:


2.5y + 3x = 27 \\ + (5x - 2.5y = 5) \\ \\ 8x = 32 \\ x = 4 \\ \\ 2.5y + 3x = 27 \\ 2.5y + 3(4) = 27 \\ 2.5y + 12 = 27 \\ 2.5y = 15 \\ y = 6

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