Answer:
Y = 6
X = 24
Step-by-step explanation:
2x -5y = 16
(x -2y =5)*2
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2x -5y = 16
2x - 4y = 10
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(2x -5y = 16) - (2x - 4y = 10)
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0x -y = 6
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y =6
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Replacing in equation 1:
2x - 5(6) = 16
so, 2x = 16 + 30
2x = 48
x = 24
