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2x-3y=-5
2x+y=7
what is the solution?

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Answer:

y = 3 and x = 2

Explanation:

subtract the 2nd eqn from the first...

-4y = -12

y = 3

substitute the value of y into either of the eqns...

2x - 3(3) = -5

2x = 4

x = 2

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