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2x + y = 11

3x - y = 4

User Jason Toms
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Answer:


x=3,y=5

Step-by-step explanation:

Add the equations together and solve for x.


(2x + y )+ (3x - y) = 11 + 4


5x=15


x=3

Use equation
2x+y=11 to solve for y.


2(3) +y=11


6+y=11


y=11-6


y=5

User Niels Keurentjes
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