SOLUTION: what is the ordered pairs x-2y=-2 x+2y=10

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Question 1108032: what is the ordered pairs
x-2y=-2
x+2y=10
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, TeachMath:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Which kind of "the ordered pair"?

2y-2=10-2y
4y-2=10
4y=12
y=3
Can you decide what to do next?

Answer by TeachMath(96) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add both to get: 2x = 8
x = 4
substitute 4 for x to get: 4 + 2y = 10
2y = 6
y = 3