SOLUTION: I am trying to figure out how to solve this. I appreciate any help anyone can give me. Y=1/2X + 2 Y= -X +5

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Question 28947: I am trying to figure out how to solve this. I appreciate any help anyone can give me.

Y=1/2X + 2
Y= -X +5
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Notice: I have edited your second equation as I think you
posted a typo.
If your problem is as I edited it you proceed as follows:
Subtract the 1st eqation from the second to get:
0=-(3/2)x+3
Add (3/2)x to boh sides to get:
(3/2)x=3
Multiply both sides by (2/3) to get:
x=2
Substitute that into the 2nd equation to solve for "y".
y=-2+3
y=1
Your solution is x=2, y=1.
Cheers,
Stan H.