Question

2x+2y=6

3x-5y=25

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Answer 1

Solve for x in 2x + 2y = 6

x = 3 - y

Substitute x = 3 - y into 3x - 5y = 25

9 - 8y = 25

Solve for y in 9 - 8y = 25

y = -2

Substitute y = -2 into x = 3 - y

x = 5

Thus,

y = 5

y = -2