5x + y= 17, 3X - y= 7. Solve for x and y.

DrGeneral asked Jun 5, 2022

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5x+y=17—(1)
3x-y=7—(2)
(1)+(2)
8x=24
x=3—(3)

(3) into (1)

5(3)+y=17
15+y=17
y=2

Rob VS answered Jun 11, 2022

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