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Solve the system using substitution. -x+y=9 and x-y=-9

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Answer:

Infinite Number of Solutions

Explanation:

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We can solve for y in the first equation, and plug that value in for y in the second equation.

Find the Equation for Y

  • -x + y = 9
  • y = 9 + x

Now that we know the equation for y, we can plug that in for y into the second equation to solve for x.

Solve for X

  • x - y = -9
  • x - (9 + x) = -9
  • x - 9 - x = -9
  • -9 = -9

Since the equations match, there are an infinite number of solutions.

If we take a close look at the equations, we can also see that they are the same equation, but with flipped signs.

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