Solve the system using elimination (15 points) 2x+3y=9 x+5y=8

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Solve the system using elimination (15 points)
2x+3y=9
x+5y=8

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Answer: (3,1)

Explanation:

2x + 3y = 9

(x + 5y = 8) -2

2x + 3y = 9

-2x - 10y = -16

-7y = -7

y = 1

2x + 3(1) = 9

2x = 6

x = 3

Danielpoe answered May 26, 2021

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