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document.write( "x-y=13\r
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document.write( "answer:(8,-5)\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #139703 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=3 \n" ); document.write( "x-y=13 \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "Add the two equations to get rid of the y-terms: \n" ); document.write( "2x = 16 \n" ); document.write( "x = 8 \n" ); document.write( "=========== \n" ); document.write( "Substitute that into x+y =3 \n" ); document.write( "to solve for \"Y\": \n" ); document.write( "8 + y = 3 \n" ); document.write( "y = -5 \n" ); document.write( "=============== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |