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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=2y-3 2x-3y=-5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sub equation for x into second one and solve for x. this lets you solve x in terms of y.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[x-2y =-3\] \[2x-3y=-5\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2(2y-3)-3y=-5 distribute 4y-6-3y=-5 +6 +6 4y-3y=1 1y=1 y=1 sub into other equation x=2y-3 x=2(1)-3 x=2-3 x=-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply 1st equation by -2 ==> \[-2x +4y=10\] adding the equations ==> y =10 ==> x=17

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you =]

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