SOLUTION: Carlos solved the system of equations below. What mistake did he make in his work?
2x + y = 5
x − 2y = 10
y = 5 − 2x
x − 2(5 − 2x) = 10
x + 10 + 4x
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Question 614498: Carlos solved the system of equations below. What mistake did he make in his work?
2x + y = 5
x − 2y = 10
y = 5 − 2x
x − 2(5 − 2x) = 10
x + 10 + 4x = 10
5x + 10 = 10
5x = 0
x = 0
2(0) + y = 5
y = 5
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Step above, good. Step below: Sign Error.
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Should be:
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John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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