SOLUTION: Solve by solving. y = 1/2x + 2 y = -x + 5

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Question 266635: Solve by solving.

y = 1/2x + 2
y = -x + 5

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 1/2x + 2
y = -x + 5
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x/2 + 2 = -x+5
x + 4 = 10 - 2x
3x = 6
x = 2
y = 3
"Solve by solving." That's the best method. Similar to "get there by going."

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