Subtract the second equation from the first 6x + 5y =16 - (6x + 2y=10)

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asked Jul 6, 2020 219k views

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Jencoston · Answer 1 · 2020-07-12T02:37:20+0000

Answer:

3x = 6

Explanation:

Combine:

6x + 5y =16

- (6x + 2y=10)

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3y = 6, so that y = 2 (We weren't actually asked to find the solution.)