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Solve each system of equations algebraically

y=x+2
y=-3x​

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Answer:

Your answer is: (-1/2, 3/2)

Explanation:

y = x + 2

y = -3x

Use substitution by plugging the second equation into the first.

-3x = x +2

Subtract x from both sides to combine the variables.

-4x = 2

Divide both sides by -4 to isolate the variable x.

x = 2/-4

Simplify.

x = -1/2

Plug x into one of the equations to find y.

y = (-1/2) + 2

y = 3/2

Plug x into the other equation to confirm your answer.

y = -3(-1/2)

y = 3/2

Your answer is: (-1/2, 3/2)

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