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Question 323422: Provide an example that uses the elimination method to solve two linear equations
I have no idea where to start..... Please help me

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 10
2x - y = 4 --> y = 2x - 4
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2x - y = 4
--> y = 2x - 4
Sub for y in the 1st eqn
x + (2x+4) = 10
Solve for x