SOLUTION: How do I combine these two equations and solve to find the value of x and y? 4x+2y=10 2x-2y=14

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Question 369777: How do I combine these two equations and solve to find the value of x and y?
4x+2y=10
2x-2y=14
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I don't know about combining them. Does combining mean add?
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4x+2y=10
2x-2y=14
-------- Add
6x = 24
x = 4
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Sub for x and find y.