SOLUTION: If x + y = 2a/a -2, x - y = a/a+2, then find x in terms of a.

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Question 1126774: If x + y = 2a/a -2, x - y = a/a+2, then find x in terms of a.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You most likely have these equations:
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You can obviously eliminate y by adding corresponding members and simplifying to find x.