SOLUTION: Solve this system of equations: x-y=5 ______ 3x+2y=10

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Question 672392: Solve this system of equations: x-y=5
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3x+2y=10

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve this system of equations:
x-y=5
3x+2y=10
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2x - 2y = 10
3x + 2y = 10
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Add and solve for "x":
5x = 20
x = 4
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Solve for "y":
x - y = 5
4 - y = 5
y = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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