Question

use the elimination method to solve the system of equations
x+y=6
x-y=8

Answer 1

just add the both equations ... 'y' gets eliminated :)

Answer 2

and what x?

Answer 3

u can calculate x `

Answer 4

once y gets eliminated .....

Answer 5

so my solution is 14x?

Answer 6

have u studied about elimination method ??

Answer 7

no i havent

Answer 8

http://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-1/systems-of-linear-equations-and-inequalities/the-elimination-method-for-solving-linear-systems

Answer 9

Yes, the y's get eliminated, but also x becomes 2x

Answer 10

so my answer is 7?

Answer 11

Yes, x=7.

Answer 12

it means x = 7 ,...
now plug tht value in any of the equations and get y...
@erniellyd28 btw i would suggest u to study the topic first of all :)) good luck

Answer 13

thank you very much :-)