Question

Solve the system of linear equations by elimination. Check your solution.

Answer 1

x = 3

y = -1

Explanation:

(x-y) + (x+y) = 4 + 2

2x = 6

x = 3

sub x=3 into x+y=2

3+y=2

y=2-3

y=-1

Check by subbing x=3 and y=-1 into x-y=4

(3)-(-1) = 3+1 = 4