SOLUTION: 5x+3y=22 5x-2y=2

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Question 667925: 5x+3y=22 5x-2y=2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x+3y=22
5x-2y=2
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Subtract the bottom equation from the top equation.
5y = 20
y = 4
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Solve for "x":
5x + 3y = 22
5x + 3*4 = 22
5x = 10
x = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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