SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by graphing x+y=8 x-y=-6 What is the solution of the system of equations?

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Question 184587: Solve the system of equations by graphing
x+y=8
x-y=-6
What is the solution of the system of equations?

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The solution in this case is the point that is the intersection of the two given lines.
There are several methods to solve this.
We will use addition
x + y = 8
x - y = -6 add these two
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2x = 2
x = 1
If x =1, then y is
x + y = 8
1 + y = 8
y = 7
So the solution is the point (1,7)
Check your answer using the second eqaution
x - y = -6
does 1 - 7 = -6 ??? yes it does !

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