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put this solution on YOUR website!Add the two equations:
| | 5x | -2y | = | 4 |
| + | 1x | +2y | = | 8 |
| | 6x | +0y | = | 12 |
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6x =12
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Solve for 'x'
x = 2
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substitute x=2 to find y
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5(2) -2y = 4
-2y = -6
y = 3
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check this answer using the other equation
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x + 2y = 8 ??
2 + 2(3) = 8
correct.
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Answer: x =2 and y = 3
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Done.
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