SOLUTION: 2x+y=16 3x-y=4 I need to solve for x and y

Question 131972: 2x+y=16
3x-y=4
I need to solve for x and y
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+y=16
3x-y=4
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Add the two equations to solve for "x":
5x = 20
x = 4
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Substitute to solve for "y":
2*4 + y = 16
y = 8
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Solution: (4,8)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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