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At what value of x do the graphs of the equations below intersect?

2x – y = 6

5x + 10y = –10


x=___?

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5 votes

Answer:

2

Explanation:

ANSWEAR IS 2

User ForX
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We will use the method of elimination:
2 x - y = 6 / · 10 ( multiply by 10 )
5 x + 10 y = -10
______________
20 x - 10 y = 60
+
5 x + 10 y = - 10
_______________
25 x = 50
x = 50 : 25
x = 2
User AzulBonnet
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