SOLUTION: �2 y = 8 � x � y � 2x = �1 The solution is x = , y =

Question 253083: �2 y = 8 � x
� y � 2x = �1
The solution is x = , y =
Answer by hokies(65) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2y=8
-2x+y=-1
Multiply the first equation by 2 and add it to the second equation. The result is: 5y=15. Therefore, y=3. Now plug y=3 into either equation (I'll choose the first equation) and solve for x. The result is: x=2.
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