document.write( "Question 57821: Solve the system by addition.
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document.write( " x + y = 6
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document.write( " x – y = 4
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Algebra.Com's Answer #39525 by funmath(2933)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Solve the system by addition. \n" ); document.write( "x + y = 6 \n" ); document.write( "x – y = 4 \n" ); document.write( "_________ Add the two equations together and the y's are eliminated. \n" ); document.write( "2x+0=10 \n" ); document.write( "2x=10 \n" ); document.write( "2x/2=10/2 \n" ); document.write( "x=5 <---- substitute that in for x in either equation: \n" ); document.write( "(5)+y=6 \n" ); document.write( "-5+5+y=-5+6 \n" ); document.write( "0+y=1 \n" ); document.write( "y=1 \n" ); document.write( "The solution is: (x,y)=(5,1) \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |