SOLUTION: Eliminate This Problem x + y = 10 x - y = - 6

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Question 624387: Eliminate This Problem
x + y = 10
x - y = - 6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 10
x - y = - 6
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2x+0y = 4

2x = 4

x = 4/2

x = 2
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x+y = 10

2+y = 10

y = 10-2

y = 8

So the answers are x = 2 and y = 8