SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations and express the answer as an ordered pair of the form (x,y) or write NO SOLUTION if applicable: x + 2y = 5 2x - 2y = 4

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Question 254373: Solve the system of equations and express the answer as an ordered
pair of the form (x,y) or write NO SOLUTION if applicable:
x + 2y = 5
2x - 2y = 4
Answer by palanisamy(496) About Me  (Show Source):
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The given equatins are
x + 2y = 5 ...(1)
2x - 2y = 4 ...(2)
(1)+(2)=> 3x = 9
x = 9/3
x = 3
Substituting in (1), we get
3+2y = 5
2y = 5-3
2y = 2
y = 2/2
y = 1
Therefore the solution is(3,1)