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×-y=0
×+y=-2
What is the solution to the system of equations

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Use the first equation to get x in terms of y by moving y to the right side leaving you with x=y. Plug in y for x in the second equation and get y+y=-2 then 2y=-2. Divide by 2 and y=-1. Plug -1 in for y and you get x-(-1)=0 which solves to x=-1. Both variables equal -1.

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