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Solve for x in the system of equations

2x+5y=20
-2x+10y=25

User Nop
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Answer:

I believe it is (5/2,3)

Explanation:

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User Jayrox
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Hi there!


\large\boxed{x = 2.5}

We can solve for x by using an elimination of variables.

2x + 5y = 20

-2x + 10y = 25

Add the two equations to eliminate x:

0x + 15y = 45

15y = 45

y = 3

Substitute this value of y into an equation to solve for x:

2x + 5(3) = 20

2x + 15 = 20

2x = 5

x = 2.5

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