SOLUTION: How do I solve by addition method
3x-5y=5
x+2y=9
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Question 214379: How do I solve by addition method
3x-5y=5
x+2y=9
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I solve by addition method
3x-5y=5
x+2y=9
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Multiply thru the 2nd equation by 3:
3x+6y = 27
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Subtract 3x-5y=5 from 3x+6y=27 to get:
11y = 22
y = 2
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Substitute that into x+2y=9 to solve for "x":
x + 2*2 = 9
x = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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