SOLUTION: How do I solve 2x+2y=38 and y=x+3

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Question 827241: How do I solve 2x+2y=38 and y=x+3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2y=38 and y=x+3
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x + y = 19
Substitute for "y" and solve for "x":
x + x+3 = 19
2x = 16
x = 8
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Solve for "y":
y = 19-x
y = 11
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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