SOLUTION: which of the following ordered pairs is a solution of the system? x+y=5 and 2x-y=1 A)3,2 B)2,3 C)1,4 D)-2,-3 E)None

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Question 375424: which of the following ordered pairs is a solution of the system?
x+y=5 and 2x-y=1
A)3,2
B)2,3
C)1,4
D)-2,-3
E)None
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add the two equations together,
x%2By%2B2x-y=5%2B1
3x=6
highlight%28x=2%29
Then use either equation to solve for y.
2%2By=5
highlight%28y=3%29