SOLUTION: Use the linear combination to solve the system. X + 3y = 2 -X + 2y = 3

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Question 359196: Use the linear combination to solve the system.
X + 3y = 2
-X + 2y = 3
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add the two equations,
x%2B3y-x%2B2y=2%2B3
5y=5
highlight%28y=1%29
Now use either equation to solve for x.
x%2B3%281%29=2
highlight%28x=-1%29