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15 April, 03:48

What is the solution for the system of equations x+y=2 and x-y=4

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  1. 15 April, 04:10
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    X+y=2 (label equation one)

    x-y=4 (label equation two)

    y=-x+2 (equation one rearranged, label this equation equation three)

    sub 3 into 2

    x - (-x+2) = 4

    x+x-2=4

    2x-2=4

    2x=6

    x=3

    sub x=3 into equation one

    3+y=2

    y=-1

    therefore x=3 and y=-1
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