SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations and express the answer as an ordered pair of the form (x,y) or write NO SOLUTION if applicable: x + 2y = 5 2x

SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations and express the answer as an ordered pair of the form (x,y) or write NO SOLUTION if applicable: x + 2y = 5 2x - 2y = 4

Question 388393: Solve the system of equations and express the answer as an ordered
pair of the form (x,y) or write NO SOLUTION if applicable:
x + 2y = 5
2x - 2y = 4

Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Adding the two equations together, 3x = 9, x = 3. Plugging x = 3 to either equation, we get y = 1. So, the ordered pair is (3, 1).
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