SOLUTION: Solve by Elimination. x-y=2 2x+2y=16

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Question 817436: Solve by Elimination.
x-y=2
2x+2y=16
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Solve by Elimination.  

x-y=2

2x+2y=16



2x-2y=4      |multiplying 1st EQ thru by 2 to eliminate y

2x+2y=16

 4x = 20

  x = 5  and y = 3  (x-y = 2)