SOLUTION: 2x+y=16 3x-y=4 Solve with elimination

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Question 716530: 2x+y=16
3x-y=4
Solve with elimination

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+y=16
3x-y=4
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5x+0y = 20

5x = 20

x = 20/5

x = 4


2x + y = 16

2(4) + y = 16

8 + y = 16

y = 16 - 8

y = 8

Answers: x = 4, y = 8

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