SOLUTION: Solve the system of linear equations by using the equal values method y=x+3 and y=2x-5 And i already know the answer is (8,11)

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Question 874614: Solve the system of linear equations by using the equal values method
y=x+3 and y=2x-5 And i already know the answer is (8,11)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two equal expressions for y,
x%2B3=2x-5
x-2x=-5-3
-x=-8
x=8, one coordinate found.
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y=2x-5
y=2%2A8-5
16-5
y=11, both coordinates now found.