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Y=-4x-3
y=-2x+1


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Answer:

x=−y+

−1/2

Explanation:

Let's solve for x.

y−4x−3y=−2x+1

Step 1: Add 2x to both sides.

−4x−2y+2x=−2x+1+2x

−2x−2y=1

Step 2: Add 2y to both sides.

−2x−2y+2y=1+2y

−2x=2y+1

Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.

−2x

−2

=

2y+1

−2

x=−y+

−1/2

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