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4x+ 3y =2 5x+3y=-2
step by step Elimination

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Answer:

(-4, 6)

Explanation:

to eliminate this equation it is best you subtract them

4x + 3y = 2

-5x - 3y = 2

that gives you -x = 4

x is -4

then plug x into an equation for y

-16 + 3y = 2

3y = 18

y = 6

(-4, 6) is the answer

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