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What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first?

8x – 4y = -4
- 3x + 4y = 5

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Answer:

I'm pretty sure its 5x = 1

Explanation:

cancel out the 4y then add the rest. 8 + -3=5, -4+5=1

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Answer:

11x−8y=−9

Explanation:

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