Solve. y = –5x + 2 y = –x − 2

Answer 1

y = -5x + 2

y = -x - 2

Subtract bottom equation from top equation.

0 = -4x + 4

x = 1

Plug x=1 into either equation and solve for y. Using the bottom equation,

y = -1 - 2 = -3

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