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Subtract the second equation from the first.

Subtract the second equation from the first.-example-1
User Jlmmns
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Answer:

2y = 8

Explanation:

4x+3y=17

-4x-y=9

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0+2y=8

2y=8

User Stefan Matei
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Answer:

2y = 8

Explanation:

4x+3y = 17

- ( 4x+y = 9)

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Distribute the minus sign

4x+3y = 17

- 4x -y =- 9

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0x +2y = 8

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