SOLUTION: How do I figure out this problem? x-5y=2 2x-9y=5

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Question 595487: How do I figure out this problem?
x-5y=2
2x-9y=5
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(5y+2)-9y=5
10y+4-9y=5
y=5-4
y=1
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2x-9*1=5
2x-9=5
2x=14
x=14/2
x=7
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7-5*1=2