SOLUTION: solve by the elimination method x+7y=18 -x+4y=4 The solution is?

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Question 414174: solve by the elimination method
x+7y=18
-x+4y=4
The solution is?
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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after adding both equations, we find 11y = 22 , y =2
now after putting value of y in equation first, we find....
x + 14 = 18
=> x = 4
so, x =4, y=2