SOLUTION: Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations. 2x-y=5 5x-2y=13 The solution is ?

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Question 775980: Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations.
2x-y=5
5x-2y=13
The solution is ?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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1) 2x-y=5
2) 5x-2y=13


5x-2(2x-5)=13
x=3
y=2(3)-5=1