SOLUTION: Use the substitution method to solve the linear system given. Express the answer as an ordered pair of the form (x,y) x + y = 5 2x + y = 6

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Question 450574: Use the substitution method to solve the linear system given. Express
the answer as an ordered pair of the form (x,y)
x + y = 5
2x + y = 6
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Solving the system of equations by the substitution method

   x + y = 5 Or y = -x + 5 Green line

  2x + y = 6 Blue line

  2x + (-x+5)) = 6

        x = 1

         x = 1   and y = 4   (-1+5)

Ordered pair (1,4) the solution for this system