The system of equations are
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Rewrite the equations
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Subtract the equations from (1) to (2)
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(Simplify)
Substitute the value y = −4 in equation (2)
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(Add 4 to each side)
x = 1 (Simplify)
The solution of the system is x = 1 and y = −4.
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