SOLUTION: Solve the system using elimination. Make sure to show your work for full credit. x + 2y = 5 3x + y = 10

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Question 948482: Solve the system using elimination. Make sure to show your work for full credit.

x + 2y = 5
3x + y = 10

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 2y = 5
3x + y = 10
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Modify for elimination::
x + 2y = 5
6x + 2y = 20
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Subtract and solve for "x"::
5x = 15
x = 3
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Solve for "y"::
3x + y = 10
y = 10-9
y = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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