5u+2v=-15, 3u+v=-5 solve the elimination method

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Subtract the first equation from twice the second equation: u=5. Substitute this value of u into either equation: 15+v=-5 or 25+2v=-15, so v=-20 or 2v=-40, v=-20.

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