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Solve the system of equations for x using elimination. 3x-2y=8
2x+2y=7

Solve the system of equations for x using elimination. 3x-2y=8 2x+2y=7-example-1
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Answer is: x=3

Add the two equations together to eliminate y from the system.
Then divide each term by 5 and simplify.
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