Solve the system: x + y = 10 and 2x - y = 5.
Solution
Problem
Solve the system: x + y = 10 and 2x - y = 5.
Add the two equations to eliminate y:
x + y = 10
2x - y = 5
Adding gives:
3x = 15
Divide by 3:
x = 5
Substitute x = 5 into the first equation:
5 + y = 10
Subtract 5:
y = 5
Therefore, the solution to the system is the ordered pair (5, 5).
Result
(x, y) = (5, 5)