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Determine the solution to the given system of equations. -2 equals negative y minus x. Y equals negative 1 minus x

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Answer:

The system of equations has no solutions

Explanation:

Here, we want to solve the system of equations simultaneously;

-2 = -y - x

y = -1 - x

Substitute the second into the first

-2 = -(-1-x) - x

-2 = 1 + x - x

We can see that the system has no solutions

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