Find the solution to the following system. x + y = -7 x - y = 5 Write your anwer in coordinate format such as "(x,y)"

Makena Preston

Makena Preston

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2022-07-28

Find the solution to the following system. x+y=-7x-y=5. Write your anwer in coordinate format such as "(x,y)"

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Alanna Downs

Alanna Downs

Beginner2022-07-29Added 11 answers

Step 1
Given, x + y = 7...(1)
x y = 5...(2)
using elimination method
x + y = 7
x y = 5
2 x = 2
x = 2 2 = 1
x = 1
Put x = 1 is eq...(1)
Step 2
x + y = 7
1 + y = 7
y = 7 + 1
y = 6
Answer: ( x , y ) = ( 1 , 6 )

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