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 450575: 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 ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Solving the system of equations by the elimination method

   x + 2y = 5 Green line

  2x - 2y = 4 Blue line

     3x = 9

      x = 3  an y = 1   ((5-3)/2

Ordered pair (3,1) the solution for this system