Solve the simultaneous equations 3x+5y=7, 2x-3y=11

Multiply the first equation by 2, and the second by 3:

6x+10y=14

6x-9y=33

Subtract the second from the first:

19y=-19

solve for y:

y=-1

plug in to first equation and solve for x:

6x+10*(-1)=14

6x=24

x=4

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