document.write( "Question 330908: Find the value of x when the following system of equations is solved simultaneously: 2x+3y=10 and -2x-8y=5 \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #237229 by Fombitz(32388) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Add the two equation together to eliminate x.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"2x%2B3y-2x-8y=10%2B5\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"-5y=15\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"highlight%28y=-3%29\"$
\n" ); document.write( "Now use either equation to solve for x.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"2x-9=10\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"2x=19\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"highlight%28x=19%2F2%29\"$
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