The equations are
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Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Eliminate the variable v by subtracting the equation (1) from (2).
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Substitute
in equation (1).

Apply subtraction property of equality; if a = b, then
.
(Subtract 4 from each side)
Apply commutative property of addition:
.

(Apply Additive inverse property:
)
(Apply Additive identity property:
)
(Subtract:
)
The solution is 
The solution is
.