The equations are
\ Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Multiply the equation (2) by 2
\ Equation (3)
Subtract the equation (3) and equation (1) to eliminate the m variable
\ (Subtract the corresponding columns)
Substitute in equation (2).
(Multiply:
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Apply addition property of equality: If a = b then a + b = b + a.
\ (Add 20 to each side)
(Apply Additive inverse property:
)
(Apply Additive identity property:
)
(Add:
)
Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then.
(Divide each side by 5)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
The solution is .
The solution is .