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Solve the following system of equations using any method you want.

y + 2x = 2
2x - 5y = 14 please help

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Answer:

y = - 2, x = 2

Explanation:

Remove x and solve for y

2x - 2x - 5y - y = 12

-6y = 12

y = - 2

Substitute y back into the equation

-2 + 2x = 2

2x = 4

x = 2

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