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

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Answer:

3y-6

Explanation:

User Odk
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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.)

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