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X - y = -2
y = -x - 2
What is the solution

User Bluehorn
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Answer:

x = -2

y = 0

Explanation:

Pretty hard process, but let me explain:

First, solve for y.

Substitute -x - 2 for y in x - y = -2:

Then, simplify both sides of the equation.

x - y = -2

x - (-x - 2) = -2

After, add -2 to both sides of the equation.

2x + 2 = -2

2x + 2 + -2 = -2 + -2

Next, divided both sides by 2.

2x/2 = -4/2

After that, substitute -2 for x in y = -x - 2:

You must simplify both sides of the equation.

y = -x - 2

y = -(-2) - 2

y = 0

Sorry if this is long and confusing, but I hope this helps!!

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