SOLUTION: 2x+y=12, 3x-y=13 How do you solve this equation for x and y?

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Lessons -> SOLUTION: 2x+y=12, 3x-y=13 How do you solve this equation for x and y?      Log On


   

Question 271456: 2x+y=12, 3x-y=13
How do you solve this equation for x and y?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
adding the equations eliminates the y terms ___ 5x = 25 ___ x = 5

substituting the x value ___ 2(5) + y = 12 ___ y = 2