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Solve, using the substitution method.
j + k = 3
j – k = 7

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To use the substitution method, you first need to set j or k = to something else like this. j+k=3 subtract k from both sides to get j=3-k

Now use the second equation and substitute 3-k where j is like this. 3-k-k=7

3-2k=7 subtract 3 from both sides to get -2k=4

divide both sides by -2 to get k=-2

now use -2 for k and solve for j in either equation and you will get. j=5

User Sherry
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J = 5 and k = -2 that is your answer
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