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17 February, 09:00

2x+3y=-5

3x-5y=21

The value of y that satisfies the system of the equations above is

A) 2

B) 7

C) - 3

D) There is no solution

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  1. 17 February, 10:34
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    You have to find a way to eliminate either x and y. We'll eliminate x:

    2x + 3y = - 5

    3x - 5y = 21

    2x*3 + 3y*3 = - 5*3

    3x*-2 + - 5y*-2 = 21*-2

    6x + 9y = - 15

    -6x + 10y = - 42

    19y = - 57

    y = - 3
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