SOLUTION: x+y=6 y=3+x 0<x<6,0<y<6

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Question 95642This question is from textbook STP mathematics 3a
: x+y=6
y=3+x
0 This question is from textbook STP mathematics 3a

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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substitute x+3 or y in the 1st equation. x+3+x=6
subtract 3 from both sides 2x=3
divide 2 intoboth sides. x=3/2=1.5
substitute 1.5 for x in the 2nd equation y=3+1.5=4.5
x=1.5 y=4.5
EdJones