SOLUTION: 2x+y=4 3x-y=11

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Question 256926: 2x+y=4
3x-y=11
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add the equations together and solve for x.
+2x%2By%2B3x-y=4%2B11
+5x=15
+x=3
Now use either equation to solve for y.
3x-y=11
y=3x-11
y=9-11
y=-2