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X + y = 2 3x - y = 2 elimination

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Answer:


x = 1

Explanation:


x + y = 2\\3x - y = 2

the y and - y cancel out each other


x = 2\\3x = 2

add the terms on top of each other

x + 3x = 4x

2 + 2 = 4


4x = 4


x = 1

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