document.write( "Question 145482: Solve the system of equations using the addition (elimination) method.
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document.write( "If the answer is a unique solution, present it as an ordered pair: (x, y). If not, specify whether the answer is \"no solution\" or \"infinitely many solutions.\r
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document.write( "x + 5y = 4
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document.write( "2x – 5y = 2
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Algebra.Com's Answer #106131 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x + 5y = 4 \n" ); document.write( "2x – 5y = 2 \n" ); document.write( "-------------- Add them \n" ); document.write( "3x + 0y = 6 \n" ); document.write( "3x = 6 \n" ); document.write( "x = 2 \n" ); document.write( "Substitute for x in either eqn \n" ); document.write( "2 + 5y = 4 \n" ); document.write( "5y = 2 \n" ); document.write( "y = 2/5 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |