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Uh please help 8x-4y=-4
-3x+4y=5
Subtract second equation from the first

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Answer:

11x -8y = -9

Explanation:

8x-4y=-4

-3x+4y=5

Subtract the second equation from the first

8x-4y=-4

-(-3x+4y=5)

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Distribute the minus sign

8x-4y=-4

+(3x-4y=-5)

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11x -8y = -9

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