SOLUTION: how do you solve the equation down below? x+y=8 x-y=2

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Question 399041: how do you solve the equation down below?
x+y=8
x-y=2

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=8
x-y=2 add.
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2x=10
x=10/2
x=5 ans.
5+y=8
y=8-5
y=3 ans.
Proof:
5-3=2
2=2

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