SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations for the unknown variables. x + y = 12 x – y = –2

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Question 328853: Solve the following system of equations for the unknown variables.
x + y = 12
x – y = –2

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add the equations to eliminate y.



THen use either equation to solve for y.


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