Question

Solve the system of equations using subtraction.
2 x minus 2 y
equals4
2 x plus y
equals10
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Part 1
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Answer 1

Subtract the second equation from the first:
(2x − 2y) − (2x + y) = 4 − 10 → −3y = −6 → y = 2.
Plug into 2x + y = 10: 2x + 2 = 10 → 2x = 8 → x = 4.

Solution: (4, 2)