SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations using either the substitution or a ddition method. 2x-y=-2 3x + y=7 I have tried and tried on this one and can't figure it out. My book

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Question 551777: Solve the following system of equations using either the substitution or a
ddition method.
2x-y=-2
3x + y=7
I have tried and tried on this one and can't figure it out. My book does not give me any help.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x - y=-2
3x + y=7
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5x = 5
x = 1
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y = 4