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What is the solution to this system of linear equations?
y = 2x +10 y = x +22

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Answer:

x= 12, y =34

Explanation:

y = 2x +10

y = x +22

Since both equations are equal to y, set them equal to each other

2x +10 = x +22

Subtract x from each side

2x-x+10 = x-x+22

x+10 =22

Subtract 10 from each side

x+10-10 =22-10

x = 12

Now we find y

y = x+22

y = 12+22

y = 34

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