Question

Find the solution set of x + y = 5, 2 x - y = 7

Answer 1

x + y = 5
x = 5 - y

2x - y = 7
2(5-y) - y = 7
10 - 2y - y = 7
10 - 3y = 7
10 - 7 = 3y
3 = 3y
y = 1

x + y = 5
x + 1 = 5
x = 5 - 1
x = 4