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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.y=x%2B2
2.y-x=8
Substitute eq. 1 into eq. 2,
%28x%2B2%29-x=8
2=8
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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graph%28300%2C300%2C-8%2C2%2C-2%2C8%2C0%2Cx%2B2%2Cx%2B8%29