SOLUTION: If 2x + y = a, and 5x + y = b, then x =

SOLUTION: If 2x + y = a, and 5x + y = b, then x =

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Question 1143983: If 2x + y = a, and 5x + y = b, then x =
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + y = a
5x + y = b
---------------- Subtract
-3x = a-b
x = (b-a)/3

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