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Solve the system of equations below
5x+2y=9
2×-3y=15


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Answer:

The solution is (3, -3)

Explanation:

5x + 2y = 9

2x - 3y = 15

Use elimination by addition/subtraction. Multiply the first equation by 3 and the second by 2, obtaining:

15x + 6y = 27

4x - 6y = 30

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19x = 57

This yields x = 3.

Substituting 3 for x into 5x + 2y = 9, we get 5(3) + 2y = 9, or

15 + 2y = 9, or

2y = -6

This yields y = -3.

The solution is (3, -3)

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