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Solve the system of equations using subtraction
4x-3y=-1
4x+y=11

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Explanation:

4x-3y=-1

4x+y=11


4x = - 1 + 3y \\ x = ( - 1 + 3y)/(4)


- 1 + 3y = 11 - y \\ 3y + y = 11 + 1 \\ 4y = 12 \\ y = 3


x = ( - 1 + 3 * 3)/(4) \\ x = ( - 1 + 9)/(4) \\ x = (8)/(4) = 2

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