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2x + 2y = -2
3x - 2y = 12
Solve By Elimination
Pls give me the hole equation

2x + 2y = -2 3x - 2y = 12 Solve By Elimination Pls give me the hole equation-example-1

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Answer:

x = 2

y = -3

Explanation:

2x + 2y = -2, then 2y = -2 - 2x

3x - 2y = 12, then 2y = 3x - 12

so:

-2 - 2x = 3x - 12

add 2x and 12 to each side of the equation:

5x = 10

divide both sides by 5:

x = 2

2y = 3(2) - 12

2y = -6

divide both sides by 2:

y = -3

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