SOLUTION: solve the system of equations using the elimination method. enter your answer as an ordered pair. 2y=x+2 x-3y=-5

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Question 891582: solve the system of equations using the elimination method. enter your answer as an ordered pair.
2y=x+2
x-3y=-5
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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-x%2B2y=2
x-3y=-5
Add the equations together,
-x%2B2y%2Bx-3y=2-5
-y=-3
y=3
Then,
x-3%283%29=-5
x-9=-5
x=4