Solve using the elimination method.
-$x + y = 11$ $x - y = 7$
A) No solution
B) $( 9,2 )$
C) $( 8,3 )$
D) $( - 9,3 )$

Name: Solve using the elimination method. -$x + y = 11$ $x - y = 7$ A) No solution B) $( 9,2 )$ C) $( 8,3 )$ D) $( - 9,3 )$
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Adding the two equations $x + y = 11$ and $x - y = 7$ eliminates $y$, giving $2x = 18$, which simplifies to $x = 9$. Substituting $x = 9$ into the first equation gives $9 + y = 11$, leading to $y = 2$. Therefore, the solution is $(9, 2)$.

Solve Using the Elimination Method x+y=11x + y = 11x+y=11 x−y=7x - y = 7x−y=7

Solve Using the Elimination Method $x + y = 11$ $x - y = 7$