Question

If x + y = 2 and x - y = 6, solve for x and y.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Givens

x + y = 2

x - y = 6

Solution

Just add the two equations together. The y's will drop out.

x + y = 2

x - y = 6             Add

2x = 8                 Divide by 2

2x/2 = 8/2          Combine

x = 4                   Substitute x = 4 into the top equation

x + y = 2

4 + y = 2             Subtract 4 from both sides

4-4+y=2-4          Combine

y = - 2    

Answer

x = 4

y = -2