Question

SOS!!
x + y = 6
x - y = 8
Solve the system of equations.

Answer 1

Can you see that y is a negative number ?

Answer 2

add the 2 equations, eliminating the y
solve for x
plug x value into any equation to get y value

Answer 3

7+(-1)=6
7-(-1)=8

Answer 4

pure logic ;)

Answer 5

just add them and you will see that the y's cancel out...and just solve for x. Once x is found, sub that back into either equation and solve for y

Answer 6

Don't be sassy Soloman

Answer 7

lol

Answer 8

I tried, I need the answer because mine are wrong!

Answer 9

@SolomonZelman gave you the answer

Answer 10

look at the 3rd post in this thread

Answer 11

x + y = 6
x - y = 8
-----------add
2x = 14
x = 7
now sub 7 in for x in either equation to find y
x + y = 6
7 + y = 6
y = 6 - 7
y = -1
check..
x - y = 8
7 - (-1) = 8
7 + 1 = 8
8 = 8 (correct)

x = 7 and y = -1
any questions ?

Answer 12

Thank you :)

Answer 13

follow the directions given by @acxbox22

Answer 14

:)