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  • Apr 1, 2009, 04:59 PM
    kingbrady
    In the following systems, which terms are opposites? Explain how you would solve each
    x+7y=13
    x-7y=5
  • Apr 2, 2009, 06:18 AM
    galactus
    To solve, just use substitution.

    Solve one equation for y or x and sub into the other.
  • Apr 3, 2009, 11:26 PM
    Unknown008

    You can also eliminate either x or y like this;

    x+7y=13
    x-7y=5

    (x+x) + (7y + -7y) = (13+5)

    then,

    2x + 0y = 18

    Can you continue?

    OR

    (x-x) + (7y - -7y) = (13-5)

    0x + 14y = 8

    Here also, can you continue?

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