SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations for x: x+y=6 x-y=2

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Question 1140781: Solve the following system of equations for x:
x+y=6
x-y=2

Found 2 solutions by Boreal, MathLover1:
Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
can add the two equations
x+y=6
x-y=2
2x=8
x=4
not asked for but y=2

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

.......eq.1
.......eq.2
----------------------add both




go to .......eq.1 plug in value





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