SOLUTION: solve the given system of equations x+y=5 x-y=1

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Question 770125: solve the given system of equations
x+y=5
x-y=1

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=5
x-y=1
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Add and solve for "x":
2x = 6
x = 3
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Solve for "y":
x + y = 5
3 + y = 5
y = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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