Answer:
[tex] x=\frac{8}{3}\: \: y=\frac{7}{3}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Add the two equations:
$ x+y +(2x-y)=5+3$
$\implies 3x=8$
$\implies x=\frac{8}{3}$
Use this value in the first equation:
$\frac{8}{3}+y=5$
$\implies y=\frac{15-8}{3}=\frac{7}{3}$
