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 2436 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License