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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find x + y given the system: 2x + 2y = 8 x - y = 1 A. 4 B. 1 C. -3 D. -12

OpenStudy (mathmale):

What did we do last time to solve a given system of equations? In this new problem: Multiply every term in the 2nd equation by 2. Then add the first equation and the re-written second equation together. What next?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk how to do that?

OpenStudy (mathmale):

type the 2nd equation here, please:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x - y = 1

OpenStudy (mathmale):

thanks. Now, please multiply each term of that equation by 2. Type your result here, please.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x *2y =4xy

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