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!; I have about 10 minutes left and this is my last question,, please help.

!; I have about 10 minutes left and this is my last question,, please help.-example-1
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X=3
Y=1. You have to add both x and y to get your answer
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Answer:

x = 3

y = 1

Explanation:

So to solve this by addition we have to add both x's, y's and the numbers on the other side of the equal sign:

x + y = 4

x - y = 2

Both y's will cancel out because we are subtracting y from y

Adding 4 +2 = 6

2x = 6 (adding both x gets 2x)

x = 3

Now that we found x we can find y by plugging it into either equation:

3 + y = 4

y = 1

We can check these in both equations:

3 + 1 = 4 4 = 4

3 - 1 = 2 2 = 2

These answers are then proven correct!

I hope this helps! Good luck!

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