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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Carlos solved the system of equations below. What mistake did he make in his work? the equation 2x + y = 5, x − 2y = 10, his work y = 5 − 2x, x − 2(5 − 2x) = 10, x + 10 + 4x = 10, 5x + 10 = 10, 5x = 0, x = 0, 2(0) + y = 5, y = 5

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

able to get anywhere?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no this is crazy i hope that helped

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

I'll give you a hint: look at the line where the distribution happens

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

you find it yet ?

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

hint -- what is -2 * 5 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-10

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

he didn't get a -10, he got a + 10....there is the mistake....in the distribution

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

do you see it ?

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