Asked by Jacqueline
Solve the following system of equations for the unknown variables.
x + y = 12
x – y = –2
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Answered by
Reiny
real simple, just add them
2x = 10
so x=5
plug back into the first: 5+y = 12 ----> y = 7
check in the 2nd equation.
2x = 10
so x=5
plug back into the first: 5+y = 12 ----> y = 7
check in the 2nd equation.