SOLUTION: solve each system of the equations by the addition method. 1) 3x+y=17 2) 4x-y=18

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Question 797916: solve each system of the equations by the addition method.
1) 3x+y=17
2) 4x-y=18
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1) 3x+y=17
2) 4x-y=18
7x=35
x=5
3*5+y=17
y=2