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Which equation results from adding the equations in this system?

-6x+4y=-8
6x-12y=14

-16y=6
-8y=6
-8y=-22
-16y=-22

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use the second one
-8y=6
User BNT
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Answer:


-8y=6

Explanation:

The given system of equations is;


-6x+4y=-8

and


6x-12y=14

If we add the two equations, we get;


-6x+6x+4y+-12y=-8+14

We combine the similar terms to obtain;


0-8y=6

This simplifies to;


-8y=6

User Ivan Gabriele
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