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Solve each system of equations using the elimination method

4x-y=-2
2x+y=2

User Vagnerr
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x = 0

y = 2

Explanation:

4x - y = -2

2x + y = 2

-------------- add the equations

6x = 0

x = 0

substitute x in equation 1

0 - y = -2

y = 2

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