SOLUTION: Solve the system by the addition method X ÷ 4 + y ÷ 4 = 1 X ÷ 5 - y ÷ 5 = 12 ÷ 5

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Question 1100330: Solve the system by the addition method
X ÷ 4 + y ÷ 4 = 1
X ÷ 5 - y ÷ 5 = 12 ÷ 5

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X ÷ 4 + y ÷ 4 = 1
X ÷ 5 - y ÷ 5 = 12 ÷ 5
x/4+y/4=1
x+y=4
x/5-y/5=12/5
x-y=12
x+y=4
add
2x=16
x=8
8-y=12
-y=4
y=-4

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