# Solution - Algebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations - Cross - Multiplication Method

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#### Question

Solve the following system of equations in x and y by cross-multiplication method

(a – b) x + (a + b) y = a^2 – 2ab – b^2

(a + b) (x + y) = a^2 + b^2

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