SOLUTION: im having a difficult time solving this kind of problem 5x-2y=4 x+2y=8 it says to solve each equation by the addition menthod (*you may have to multiply both sides by -1)

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Question 143177: im having a difficult time solving this kind of problem
5x-2y=4
x+2y=8
it says to solve each equation by the addition menthod (*you may have to multiply both sides by -1)
if you can show me the steps and explain them to me thanks.

Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-2y=4
x+2y=8
here you can add the equqtions and we have:
6x=12
x=2
using 2nd eq 2+2y=8
2y=6
y=3
solution: x=2,y=3