Question

What is the solution to this system of linear equations? x + y = 4 x − y = 6 (4, 6) (6, 4) (5, −1) (−1, 5)

Answer 1

5,-1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

x= 4 y = -1

(5,-1)

Explanation:

x + y = 4 x − y = 6

Add the two equations together to eliminate y

x + y = 4

x − y = 6

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2x = 10

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 10/2

x = 5

Now find y

x+y = 4

5+y = 4

Subtract 5 from each side

5+y-4 = 4-5

y = -1