SOLUTION: 2x + y = 3 x - 2y = -1 If equation two is multiplied by -2 and then the equations are added, the result is _____.

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Question 873727: 2x + y = 3
x - 2y = -1
If equation two is multiplied by -2 and then the equations are added, the result is _____.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
2x + y = 3
x - 2y = -1 (times -2)
2x + y = 3
-2x + 4y = 2
5y = 5
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