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Question 367946: I would appreciate your help on this problem.
How do I solve this system of equations
x+y=6
2x+y=8
Thank you for your time.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.x%2By=6
2.2x%2By=8
Subtract eq. 1 from eq. 2,
2x%2By-x-y=8-6
highlight%28x=2%29
Then from eq. 1,
2%2By=6
highlight%28y=4%29
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