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What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first

What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first-example-1

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Answer:


5x -2y = -2

Explanation:

Given


-2x + y = 0


-7x + 3y = 2

Required

Subtract (2) from (1)

This gives:


-2x - -7x +y - 3y = 0 -2


5x -2y = -2

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