SOLUTION: Determine if the solution set for the system of equations shown is the empty set, contains one point or is infinite. x - y = 5 2x + y = 1

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Question 894361: Determine if the solution set for the system of equations shown is the empty set, contains one point or is infinite.
x - y = 5
2x + y = 1

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - y = 5
2x + y = 1
add them
3x=6
x=2
y=-3
one point