Question

solve the following system of equations by elimination: 2x + y=16 , x - y= 2

Answer 1

start by adding the 2 equations together... this will eliminate y

2x + y = 16
x - y = 2
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3x = 18

now just solve for x

when you have x, substitute it back into either equation and find y.

hope this helps.

Answer 2

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