What is the result of adding these two equations? 5x - y = 6 - 2x + y = 8

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UndoingTech asked Oct 20, 2023

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What is the result of adding these two equations?
5x - y = 6
- 2x + y = 8

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Answer:

x = 14/3

y = 52/3

Explanation:

Take the 1st equation plus with the 2nd equation

we got,

3x = 14

x = 14/3

take the value of x and insert in the 2nd equation

-2(14/3) + y = 8

y = 52/3

David Braun answered Oct 24, 2023

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