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Determine the x-coordinate of the solution of the system of equations below. You may use any method: 2x-y=10

x+y=2


Determine the y-coordinate of the solution for the system of equations. You may use any method. 2x-y=10
x+y=2


Plz help i really don't understand these two Q please help by showing me step by step ;-; im so sorry

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Q1:
make y the subject for both equations
2x - y = 10, y = 2x - 10
x + y = 2, y = 2 - x
therefore
2 - x = 2x - 10
2 + 10 = 2x + x
12 = 3x
4 = x

Q2:
Sub x into an equation to find y
x + y = 2
y = 2 - x
y = 2 - 4
y = -2

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