SOLUTION: Can you help me solve for both x and y on this system of equations Thank you. 2x - y = 10 x + y = 2

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Question 952601: Can you help me solve for both x and y on this system of equations
Thank you.
2x - y = 10
x + y = 2

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for both x and y on this system of equations
Thank you.
2x - y = 10
x + y = 2
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Add and solve for "x"::
3x = 12
x = 4
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Solve for "y":
x + y = 2
4 + y = 2
y = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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