Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - 11.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution and Elimination - 11.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 715: 19

Answer

$\{(6,2)\}$

Work Step by Step

We are given the system of equations: $\begin{cases} x+y=8\\ x-y=4 \end{cases}$ Use the elimination method. Add the two equations to eliminate $y$ and determine $x$: $x+y+x-y=8+4$ $2x=12$ $x=6$ Determine $y$: $x+y=8$ $6+y=8$ $y=2$ The solution set of the system is: $\{(6,2)\}$
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