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Solve the system.

−x+4y=6
−x+3y=5

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Answer:

(-2,1)

Explanation:

−x+4y=6

−x+3y=5

We can use elimination by multiplying the second equation by -1

−x+4y=6

x-3y=-5

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y = 1

Now we can solve for x

x-3y=-5

x - 3(1) = -5

x -3 = -5

Add 3 to each side

x+3-3 = -5+3

x = -2

(-2,1)

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