Check if the statement is true (algebraic)

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The discussion centers on the algebraic equation x+y+√(x-y)=2+√6, where the user challenges the textbook's solutions of x=2 and y=-2. Upon substitution, the user finds a discrepancy, leading to results from Wolfram Alpha of x=2.09974 and y=1.84974. The user proposes an alternative method by creating two equations, x + y = 2 and x - y = 6, which yields different values, confirming the textbook's solution is incorrect.

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Homework Statement


I came across this problem in my textbook, i think the answer is wrong. I checked on wolfram alpha and got different results.



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x+y+√(x-y)=2+√6



The Attempt at a Solution


The solutions in the book are x=2 y=-2, however when I substituted it into the equation i get 2=2+√6
The answer i got on wolfram alpha is x=2.09974 and y=1.84974, can anyone help confirm that the solution is wrong?
 
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So you could solve it by writing two equations in x and y:

x + y = 2

And

x - y = 6

What do you get?
 
y=-2 and x=4, so the answer in the book is wrong. Thanks, ill have to sort this out with my lecturer.
 

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