SOLUTION: Could you help me with the following problem? Solve the system algebraically. 5x+2y=10 3x+2y=6 Make sure there are no spaces in your answer. Be sure to include a comma. Answer

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Question 192176: Could you help me with the following problem?
Solve the system algebraically.
5x+2y=10
3x+2y=6
Make sure there are no spaces in your answer. Be sure to include a comma.
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Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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1) 5x +2y = 10
2) 3x +2y =6
subt (1) - (2)
2x =4
divide by 2
x=2
subst in (1)
5(2) +2y =10
10 +2y =10
subt 10 both sides
2y =0
y=0
answer (2,0)
checking
1) 5(2) +2(0) =10 ok
2) 3(2) = 2(0) =6 ok