Find the value of x and y.
X+Y=-11
X-Y=-31

Question

Find the value of x and y.
X+Y=-11
X-Y=-31

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Oh she is @ryan123345 ? Sorry.

ryan123345 · Answer

No dont be sorry I dont have a problem with it you were doing a great job its just that I didnt want you to waste your time. But im pretty sure if she gets back online she would be very pleased to see this ;) keep up the great work!

anonymous · Answer

Thank you :) @ryan123345

ryan123345 · Answer

No problem :)

radar · Answer

Add the two equations to eliminate y and solve for x.
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anonymous · Answer

Oh @radar right right, well I was going to do that but the user did not say to solve the SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS. I thought they were separate lol i feel dumb, but yeah I agree with your way :)

precal · Answer

Radar is correct  :)

radar · Answer

@some_someone , yes I see, you located the intercepts.  Poster would of eliminated any confusion if they had of mentioned the word "system"