How do you solve #x + y = 7/10# and #x - y = 5/14#? Algebra Systems of Equations and Inequalities Linear Systems with Addition or Subtraction 1 Answer Lucy Apr 3, 2018 #x=37/70# #y=6/35# Explanation: #x+y=7/10# --- (1) #x-y=5/14# --- (2) (1) + (2) #2x=37/35# #x=37/70# --- (3) Sub (3) into (1) #37/70-y=5/14# #y=6/35# Answer link Related questions What if the elimination method results in 0=0? How do you use the addition and subtraction method to solve a linear system? Can any system be solved using the addition and subtraction method? When is the addition and subtraction method easier to use? How do you solve #-x-6y=-18# and #x-6y=-6# using the addition and subtraction method? How do you solve #5x-3y=-14# and #x-3y=2# using elimination? Do you need to add or subtract the equations #5x+7y=-31# and #5x-9y=17# to solve the system? How do you solve the system of equations #3y-4x=-33# and #5x-3y=40.5#? What is the solution to the system #x+y=2# and #x-y=6#? What is the common point of #x+2y=6# and #x+y=2#? See all questions in Linear Systems with Addition or Subtraction Impact of this question 2261 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License