x + y = 2
x - y = -16
Add the equations together to eliminate one of the variables.
2x = -14
Divide both sides by 2
x = -7
Let's plug -7 into x for our first equation.
-7 + y = 2
Add 7 to both sides.
y = 9
Answer:
-7 & 9
Explanation:
(-7) + 9 = 2
(-7) - 9 = -16
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