SOLUTION: Solve the systems of equations x/5+y/5=1 x/3-y/3=1

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Question 442750: Solve the systems of equations
x/5+y/5=1
x/3-y/3=1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the systems of equations
x/5+y/5=1
x/3-y/3=1
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Modify:
x + y = 5
x - y = 3
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Add and solve for "x";
2x = 8
x = 4
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Solve for "y":
x + y = 5
4 + y = 5
y = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.