I have been playing around with these two equations, and I think I have finally cracked it!
125x−9y=1825x−3y=3
Using exponent rules, it is possible to rewrite the first equation into something that has a more obvious relationship to the second equation.
125x−9y=18(52)x−(32)y=18(5x)2−(3y)2=18
Through some algebraic manipulation, the relationship between equation 1 and 2 is clearer. Let's use that fact to our advantage. I will multiply both sides of equation 2 by 5x+3y. This allows for some simplification, and the answer falls out in the end.
25x−3y=3(5x−3y)(5x+3y)=3(5x+3y)(5x)2−(3y)2=3(5x+3y)18=3(5x+3y)5x+3y=6
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