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Solve the system by the method of elimination. show steps.
x+2y=10
x-2y=6

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Answer:

Explanation:

2x = 16

x = 8

8 + 2y = 10

2y = 2

y = 1

(8, 1)

User Girish Vadhel
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Answer:

x=8, y=1

Explanation:

subtract them from each other, so it ends up as 4y=4. y=1

therefore, x is 8 when you plug it back in.

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