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5x-3y=-2

xy=8
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1...5x-3y=-2 or y=(5/3)x +(2/3)

2...xy=8

x*[(5/3)x +(2/3)]=8

5x^2 +2x=24

5x^2 +2x -24=0

x=2 or -2.4...

y=(5/3)*2+(2/3)=12/3=4
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