SOLUTION: solve the system using any algebraic method.. x+y=2 3x-2y=6

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Question 354850: solve the system using any algebraic method..
x+y=2
3x-2y=6
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply eq. 1 by 2 and add the equations together to eliminate y.
2x%2B2y%2B3x-2y=4%2B6
5x=10
highlight%28x=2%29
Now use either equation to solve for y
2%2By=2
highlight%28y=0%29