SOLUTION: Solve the system by the elimination method. 2x + y - 4 = 0 2x - y - 4 = 0 When you eliminate y, what is the resulting equation? 4x = -8 x = 0 4x = 8

Question 1154034: Solve the system by the elimination method.
2x + y - 4 = 0
2x - y - 4 = 0
When you eliminate y, what is the resulting equation?
4x = -8
x = 0
4x = 8

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Solve the system by the elimination method.
2x + y - 4 = 0
2x - y - 4 = 0
When you eliminate y, what is the resulting equation?
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As those are written, just add the two equations will eliminate y. You do that and see what happens.
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