SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations. Please show your work to receive full credit. x - y = 10 2x + y = 2 Part 2: Explain which method you chose to solve the system and wh

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Question 460949: Solve the following system of equations. Please show your work to receive full credit.
x - y = 10
2x + y = 2
Part 2:
Explain which method you chose to solve the system and why you felt it was the best choice.

Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use elimination method,
add both equations, you will get
3x = 12
=> x= 4
now, put this value of first equation,
4-y = 10
=> y = 4-10 = -6
here elimination of y is easy so, we will chose elimination method.
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