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Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. Choose the

correct ordered pair.
X+ y = 8
x- y = 6
A. (7,1)
B. (8,2)
C. (9,3)
D. (60)

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Answer:

The answer is option A.

Explanation:

The steps are :


x + y = 8 - - - (1)


x - y = 6 - - - (2)


(1) - (2)


x + y - x - ( - y) = 8 - 6


2y = 2


y = 1


substitute \: y = 1 \: into \: (1)


x + 1 = 8


x = 7

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