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Question 838913: hi can you please help me solve linear equation i cant understant them like 5x+2y=10 and x-2y=2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x+2y=10
x -2y =2
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6x = 12
x = 2
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x -2y =2
2 -2y =2
y = 0