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What is the solution to the following equation x+y=6 x-y=2
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What is the solution to the following equation x+y=6 x-y=2

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x+y = 6
x-y = 2

Add both equations,
2x = 8
x = 4

Substitute it in equation 1,
4+y = 6
y = 6-4 = 2

In short, x = 4 & y = 2

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