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X - y = 6
x + y = 2
Solve by elimination

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Explanation:

Add the values

x - y = 6

x + y = 2

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2x = 8

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Substitute for x

2x = 8

x = 8/2

x = 4

insert x = 4 into equation x - y = 6

x - y = 6

4 - y = 6

-y = 6 - 4

-y = 2

-y/-1 = 2/-1

y = -2

∴ y = -2 , x = 4

Solved by elimination

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