SOLUTION: I need help solving this problem. y = x + 2, y − x = 8

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Question 369996: I need help solving this problem.
y = x + 2,
y − x = 8

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Substitute eq. 1 into eq. 2,


Your equations lead to a contradiction, therefore there is no solution.
These two lines are parallel and never meet, hence no solution (intersection point).
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