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5x+3y=18 and 3x-3y=15 solve for y and x using elimination method

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Answer:

x = 4.125 or
4(1)/(8)

y = -0.875 or
-(7)/(8)

Explanation:

5x + 3y = 18

3x - 3y = 15

3y and -3y can be cancled out becuase + and - cancel out and they both have 3y in them. We don't have to switch any signs in this case. You can just add them all exept 3y and -3y becuase they will be canceled out.

8x = 33

x = 4.125

Now we know what x is. We need to figure out what y is now. To figure out y chose an equation from the problem and plug in the x value. Lets chose 3x - 3y = 15.

3(4.125) - 3y = 15

12.375 - 3y = 15

-3y = 2.625

y = -0.875

Now we know what y is. I hope this helps :)

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