If x – y = 2 and then

We have:

x – y = 2 …(i)


x + y = 10 …(ii)


Now, adding (i) and (ii) we get:


2x = 12



x = 6


Putting the value of x in (ii), we get


6 + y = 10


y = 10 – 6


y = 4


Hence, option C is correct

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