SOLUTION: 2x+ y - 10 = 0 x - y - 4 = 0 What is the value of y?

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Question 847032: 2x+ y - 10 = 0
x - y - 4 = 0
What is the value of y?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add the two equations together.
2x%2By-10%2Bx-y-4=0
3x-14=0
3x=14
x=14%2F3
Then use either equation to solve for y
14%2F3-y-4=0
y=14%2F3-12%2F3
y=2%2F3