Solve the system of equations by elimination and identify a possible first step of the elimination method for the system.

3x - 5y = - 2

2x + y = 3

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Dayami Stafford

30 April, 14:08

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Aniya Odom · Answer 1

3x - 5y = - 2

2x+y = 3 | * 5

3x - 5y = - 2

10x + 5y=15

13x=15-2

13x=13

x=13:13

x=1

2*1 + y = 3

2 + y=3

y=3-2

y=1

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