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

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Answer:

3x=14

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the two equations:

$\begin{gathered} 5x-y=6 \\ -2x+y=8 \end{gathered}$

Adding the two equations gives:

$\begin{gathered} \lbrack5x+(-2x)\rbrack+\lbrack-y+y\rbrack=6+8 \\ \lbrack5x-2x\rbrack+0=14 \\ 3x=14 \end{gathered}$

Rpvilao answered Sep 2, 2023

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