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  • 07-07-2020
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What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first?

-4x - 2y = -2

x - 2y = 9

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  • 07-07-2020

Answer:

-5x + 0y = -11

The y terms are eliminated

Step-by-step explanation:

- 4x – 2y = -2

X - 2y = 9

We want to subtract the second equation from the first

Distribute a minus sign to all the terms in the second equation

- 4x – 2y = -2  

X - 2y = 9

= (-5x + 0y = -11)

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