What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first? x - 3y = 6 −8x−y = 6

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What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first?

x - 3y = 6
−8x−y = 6

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Answer:

9x - 2y = 0

Explanation:

$(x - 3y) - ( - 8x - y) = 6 - 6 \\ \\ x - 3y +8 x + y = 0 \\ \\ x + 8x + y - 3y = 0 \\ \\ 9x - 2y = 0$

Lamefun answered Jul 18, 2022

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