SOLUTION: How do I solve this problem using elimination by addition method? x+y=35 x-y=13

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Question 82322: How do I solve this problem using elimination by addition method? x+y=35
x-y=13
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+Y=35
X-Y=13
--------------- NOW JUST ADD LIKE TERMS
2X=48
X=48/2
X=24 ANSWER.
24+Y=35
Y=35-24
Y=11 ANSWER.