SOLUTION: solve the following system of equations for x: 2x+y=4 x-2y=7

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Question 1005687: solve the following system of equations for x:
2x+y=4
x-2y=7

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the following system of equations for x:
2x+y=4
x-2y=7
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Multiply the 1st eqn by 2, then add.

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