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Find the solution of this system of equations
x - y = 4
- 10x + y = -58

HELP!! Find the solution of this system of equations x - y = 4 - 10x + y = -58-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

given: x-y = 4

x=4+y

given: -10x + y = -58

plug in for x

-10(4 + y) + y = -58

-40 - 10y + y = -58

-9y = -18

y = -18 / -9

y = 2

now plug in 2 for y in the first equation

x-2=4

x=6

There is the solution x=6, y=2 :)

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