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How to solve for 3x y=23
3x-2y=8

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Answer:

{x,y} = {6,5}

Step-by-step explanation: 3x + y = 23

3x - 2y = 8

Solve by Substitution :

// Solve equation [1] for the variable y

y = -3x + 23

// Plug this in for variable y in equation

3x - 2•(-3x+23) = 8

9x = 54

// Solve equation [2] for the variable x

9x = 54

[ x = 6

// By now we know this much :

x = 6

y = -3x+23

// Use the x value to solve for y

y = -3(6)+23 = 5

Solution :

{x,y} = {6,5}

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