SOLUTION: Solve the system of linear equations using any method. 2x + y = 5 and 4x + 3y = 11

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Question 366706: Solve the system of linear equations using any method.
2x + y = 5 and 4x + 3y = 11
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x + y = 5 .................1
4x + 3y = 11................2
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multiply equation 1 by -2
we get
-4x-2y=-10
add to equation2
3y-2y=11-10
y = 1
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plug value of y in equation 1
2x+1=5
2x=5-1
2x=4
x=2
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