Answer:
x = -7/2, y=2
Explanation:
2x + 5y = 3
-2x - y = 5
Add the two equations together to eliminate x
2x + 5y = 3
-2x - y = 5
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4y = 8
Divide each side by 4
4y/4 = 8/4
y =2
Now find x
2x +5y =3
2x +5(2) =3
2x+10 =3
Subtract 10
2x = -7
Divide by 2
2x/2 = -7/2
x = -7/2