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Solve the following system of equations. Enter the x-coordinate of the solution. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

5x + 2y = 22
-2x + 6y = 3

Solve the following system of equations. Enter the x-coordinate of the solution. Round-example-1
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Answer: 3.7

Step-by-step explanation: 3.706, but since you need it rounded to the nearest tenth its 3.7. If you put both equations on a graph, they intercept. We use the x coordinate in this intersection as the answer.

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