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Solve the system of equations by adding or subtracting.

3x + y = 13
2x + y = 8


The solution of the system is (____, _____).

User Sturoid
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(5, -2) this easy use elimination multiply one of the equations by -1, x,y
User Earl Ferguson
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Answer:

(5, -2)

Explanation:

3(5)=15 15+-2=13

2(5)=10 10+-2=8

hope this helps!

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