SOLUTION: solve using the elimations methods. 4x+y=5 2x-y=7

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Question 301835: solve using the elimations methods.
4x+y=5
2x-y=7
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4x+y=5
2x-y=7
Add the two equations
4x+y+2x-y=5+7
6x=12
x=12/6
x=2
4x+y=5
4*2 +y=5
y=-3