SOLUTION: Solve using the elimination method. x + y = 6, -x + 3y = -2

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Question 241469: Solve using the elimination method.
x + y = 6,
-x + 3y = -2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve using the elimination method.
x + y = 6,
-x + 3y = -2
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Add the two equations to get:
4y = 4
y = 1
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Substitute into x+y=6 to solve for "x":
x + 1 = 6
x = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.