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I BEG FOR HELP :(

What is the solution to the following system of equations?

[x + y = 5
[x - y = 1

○ (-2, 7)
○ (2, 3)
○ (3, 2)
○ (7, -2)​

User Ardeus
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Answer:

(3, 2)

Explanation:

I will solve using the elimination method

x + y = 5

- (x - y = 1)

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2y = 4

y = 2

plug y = 2 into any equation and solve for x

x + 2 = 5

x = 3

(3, 2)

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