SOLUTION: The directions for my homework are... Solve simultaneously for x and y. the equation is.. 2x+5y=28 x-2y=2 whats y and x?

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Question 631424: The directions for my homework are...

Solve simultaneously for x and y.

the equation is..
2x+5y=28
x-2y=2
whats y and x?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Solve simultaneously for x and y.

x-2y=2   or x+=+2y%2B2

2x+5y=28

2(2y+2) + 5y = 28

   9y = 24

    y = 24/9 = 8/3   and x = 2%2A%288%2F3%29+%2B+6%2F3+=+66%2F9+=+22%2F3

Order pair (22/3, 8/3) is the solution for this system