Question

What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first?
-2x+y=0
-7x+3y=2

Answer 1

The answer is 5x-2y=-2

Answer 2

If you subtract -2x+y=0 and -7x+3y=2 you will get 5x-2y=-2

Explanation:

Subtract -2x and -7x which is 5x

Subtract y and 3y which is -2y

Subtract 0 and 2 which is -2

Result: 5x-2y=-2

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