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What is the solution to the system of equations?
y= 1/2x -6
x= -4

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(-4, -8), because it gives you X(-4) so you just substitute X in the first equation with -4 so y=1/2(-4)-6. And the. You solve for y. 1/2(-4)=-2, -2-6=-8 so y=-8. So then you put it into (x,y) form so that would be (-4, -8). Hope this helps! :)
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