SOLUTION: What is the solution of the system of equations? y=-x+2 y=x-8

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Question 455567: What is the solution of the system of equations?
y=-x+2
y=x-8
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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they are perpendicular.
2y=-6
y=-3
-3=-x+2
-5=-x
x=5
(5,-3)
check
-3=5-8
-3=-3
ok