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Solve the system of equations 2x - 2y = - 14 and 2x + 6y = - 6 by combining the equations.

Solve the system of equations 2x - 2y = - 14 and 2x + 6y = - 6 by combining the equations-example-1
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Explanation:

step 1. first combine by subtraction.

step 2. 0x -8x = -8

step 3. y = 1

step 4. x = -6.

step 5. the answer is (-6, 1).

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