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24 September, 20:11

Solve for x and y: x+y=5 x-y=a

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  1. 24 September, 20:28
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    x=5/2 + a/2, y = 5/2 - a/2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    We can solve this system using addition of the equations

    x+y=5

    x-y=a

    2x = (5+a)

    x = (5+a) / 2 = 5/2 + a/2

    x=5/2 + a/2

    x-y=a

    y = x - a, x=5/2 + a/2

    y = 5/2 + a/2-a

    y = 5/2 - a/2
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