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What is the solution of the system? Use elimination. 5x + 4y = –2 x – 4y = 14

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Answer:

The answer to your question is x = 2, y = -3

Explanation:

Data

5x + 4y = -2 Equation l

x - 4y = 14 Equation ll

Process

-Sum up the equation

Result

6x = 12

Solve for x x = 12/6

x = 2

-Substitute x in equation ll

2 - 4y = 14

-Solve for y

-4y = 14 - 2

-4y = 12

y = 12/-4

-Result

y = -3

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