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5x+2y=7   7x+3y=10

One of the simplest ways to solve these is to
subtract one from the other, to eliminate x or y.
Multiply the first equation by 3, and multiply the
second equation by 2.

15x + 6y = 21    14x + 6y = 20

Subtract the second equation from the first.

   15x + 6y = 21
- (14x + 6y = 20)
------------------------
     x          = 1

Well, that was quick; and easy!
Substitute that into one of the equations.

5*(1)+2y=7
5 + 2y = 7
2y = 2
y = 1

Substitute BOTH values into the second equation.
7x+3y=10
7*(1) +3*(1) = 10
7 + 3 = 10

I guess it checks out. x is 1 and y is 1.
by Level 11 User (78.4k points)

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