Q. What is the result of subtracting the second equation from the first?−3x+2y=7−3x−2y=4
Identify operation to combine: Identify the operation to combine the equations. In this case, we subtract the second equation from the first to eliminate 'y'.
Subtract second equation: Subtract the second equation from the first. (−3x+2y)−(−3x−2y)=7−4
Perform subtraction on left side: Perform the subtraction on the left side of the equation. −3x+2y+3x+2y=4y
Perform subtraction on right side: Perform the subtraction on the right side of the equation. 7−4=3
Combine results to form new equation: Combine the results to form the new equation. 4y=3
Check if new equation makes sense: Check if the new equation makes sense. Since we have eliminated 'x' and are left with a single variable equation, it is correct.
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