SOLUTION: Solve by substitution. 6m+n=52 m-5n=19 Thank you, Missy

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Question 452310: Solve by substitution.
6m+n=52
m-5n=19
Thank you,
Missy
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve by substitution.
6m+n=52
m-5n=19 --> m = 5n+19
Sub for m in the 1st eqn
6m+n=52
6(5n+19) + n = 52
30n + 114 + n = 52
31n = -62
n = -2
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6m+n=52
6m - 2 = 52
6m = 54
m = 9