SOLUTION: Solve each system by substitution or addition, whichever is easier. 52. 2y - x = 3 x = 3y -5

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Question 398209: Solve each system by substitution or addition, whichever is easier.
52. 2y - x = 3
x = 3y -5
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Hi

2y - x = 3

     x = 3y -5   |using substitution to solve

2y - (3y-5) = 3

   -y = -2

    y = 2  and x = 1  ( x = 3*2-5)



CHECKING our Answer***

2y - x = 3

  4 - 1 = 3