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HURRY PLEASSE! Find the x-value of the solution in the following system of equations.

y – x = - 4
y = - 2x + 2

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x = 2

x = 4

x = -5

x = -1

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2 the answer is 2!!!! To find the answer solve the system of equations
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Explanation:

Substitute the second equation into the first equation to eliminate y:

y - x = -4

-2x + 2 - x = -4 (Substitute y = -2x + 2)

-3x + 2 = -4

-3x = -6

x = 2

Therefore, the solution is x = 2.

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