SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need t solve the system by addition: x + y = 6 x - y = 4 Thank you, Lisa

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Question 59507: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need t solve the system by addition:
x + y = 6
x - y = 4
Thank you,
Lisa
Answer by stanbon(48558) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 6
x - y = 4
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Add the two quations to get:
2x=10
x=5
Substitute into the 1st equation to solve for "y":
5+y=6
y=1
SOLUTION:
x=5, y=1
Cheers,
Stan H.