Question

simultaneous linear equations 1. x+y = 14 x-y = 4 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 9, y = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

x-y = 4

=> -y = -x+4

=> y = x-4

Since, x+y = 14

=> x+(x-4) = 14

=> 2x-4 = 14

=> 2x = 14+4

=> 2x = 18

=> x = 18÷2

=> x = 9

Therefore, x = 9 and y = x-4

= 9-4

= 5