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Solve the system of equations using subtraction 4x - 3y = -7 4x + y=13

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Answer:

(2 , 5)

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract to eliminate x and solve for y

4x - 3y = -7

- 4x + y= 13

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-4y = -20

y = 5

Step 2. Plug in the value of y into one of the equations and solve for x.

4x - 3y = -7

4x - 3(5) = -7

4x - 15 = -7

4x = 8

x = 2

tadah!

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