SOLUTION: x+y=3 x-y=5

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Question 519722: x+y=3
x-y=5
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, oberobic:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=3
x-y=5

2x=8
x=4


x+y=3
4+y=3
y=3-4
y=-1

So the solutions are x = 4 and y = -1

Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=3
x-y=5
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2x = 8
x = 4
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substitute x=4
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4+y = 3
y = -1
.
Answer: x = 4, y = -1