Question

Solve the system by the method of elimination.

Answer 1

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We have x+2y=5, and x-2y=5.

x+2y=5

x-2y=5

Add the x's to get 2x and the 2y's to get 0. Finally add the 5's to get 10.

Thus, we have 2x+0=10, or 2x=10.

x=5

y=0

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Answer 2

x=3,y=1

Explanation:

x+2y = 5

x-2y = 1

Add the two equations together to eliminate y

x+2y = 5

x-2y = 1

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2x +0y = 6

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 6/2

x = 3

Then solve for y

x+2y = 5

3 + 2y =5

2y = 5-3

2y = 2

Divide by 2

2y/2 = 2/2

y =1

x=3,y=1

Check

3+2(1) = 5

5=5

3-2(1)=1

1=1