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Which equation results from adding the equations in this system? Negative 6 x + 4 y = negative 8. 6 x minus 12 y = 14.

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Answer:

its option B

Explanation:

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For this case we have the following system of equations:


-6x + 4y = -8\\6x-12y = 14

If we add the equations we have:


-6x + 6x + 4y-12y = -8 + 14

Different signs are subtracted and the major sign is placed. So:


-8y = 6

Thus, the resulting equation is:
-8y = 6

Answer:


-8y = 6

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