SOLUTION: Solve by any method. Assume a and b represent nonzero constants. ax + by = 3 ax - by = 10

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Question 41069: Solve by any method. Assume a and b represent nonzero constants.
ax + by = 3
ax - by = 10

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ax + by = 3
ax - by = 10

Add the two equations to get:
2ax=13
x=13/2a
Subtract the two equation to get:
2by=-7
y=-7/2b
Cheers,
Stan H.