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X + y = 10 and x - y = 2 *

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Answer:

x = 10 - y = -2+ x

Explanation:

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Answer:

(6, 4)

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtract Property of Equality

Algebra I

  • Solving systems of equations using substitution/elimination

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Systems

x + y = 10

x - y = 2

Step 2: Solve for x

Elimination

  1. Combine equations: 2x = 12
  2. Divide 2 on both sides: x = 6

Step 3: Solve for y

  1. Define equation: x - y = 2
  2. Substitute in x: 6 - y = 2
  3. Isolate y term: -y = -4
  4. Isolate y: y = 4
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