Question

Solve for x and y x+y=32 x−y=8

Answer 1

x = 20 y= 12

Explanation:

x+y=32

x−y=8

Add the two equations together to eliminate y

x+y=32

x−y=8

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2x = 40

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 40/2

x = 20

We know x so we can find y

x+y = 32

20+y = 32

20+y-20 = 32-20

y= 12