What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first? -2x+7y=10 3x+7y=2

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What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first?
-2x+7y=10
3x+7y=2

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Answer:

Explanation:

propagate the negative through the second equation and subtract

-5x = 8

x = -8/5

Nelani answered Aug 13, 2021

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