SOLUTION: Identify the solution(s) of the system of equations, if any 2x+y=1 x-y=3 is it a) (3/4, -1/2) b) (-2,10) c) (4/3, -5/3) d) (4, -7)

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Question 894585: Identify the solution(s) of the system of equations, if any
2x+y=1
x-y=3
is it
a) (3/4, -1/2)
b) (-2,10)
c) (4/3, -5/3)
d) (4, -7)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I just did one of these for you about two minutes ago. The same method would be convenient: The Elimination Method. You can eliminate y without changing either equation. Just add corresponding members and then solve for x first.