SOLUTION: Solve the system by elimination: x-y=8 x-2y=10

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Question 284193: Solve the system by elimination:
x-y=8
x-2y=10
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the system by elimination:
x-y=8
x-2y=10
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Subtract the 2nd equation from the 1st and solve for "y":
y = -2
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Substitute to solve for "x":
-2-y = 8
y = -2-8
y = -10
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Cheers,
Stan H.