SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve this system of equations for x? 5x-2y=22 x+2y=2 thank you

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Question 187094: Can you please help me solve this system of equations for x?
5x-2y=22
x+2y=2
thank you
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can use the "addition method".
Starting with:
5x-2y = 22
x+2y = 2
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Add the two equation together to get:
5x-2y = 22
x+2y = 2
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6x = 24
Dividing both sides by 6
x = 4