SOLUTION: how can i solve this system of equation by subtraction 4x-y=41 2x+y=25

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Question 406419: how can i solve this system of equation by subtraction
4x-y=41
2x+y=25

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve this system of equation by subtraction
4x-y=41
2x+y=25
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Add the equations to get rid of the y-terms:
6x = 66
x = 11
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Now, solve for "y":
2x+y = 25
2*11+y = 25
22 +y = 25
y = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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