Answer:
a = 12 b = -4
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this equation it would be easiest to use the elimination method
a + b = 8
a - b = 4
a = 12
Now all we have to do is substitute 12 for a in any equation. For this I will use the first one.
12 + b = 8
Lastly subtract 12 from both sides
b = -4
