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Question 4 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 2 CREDIT RECOVERY

Which system is equivalent to the given system? y is equal to negative 2 x squared y is equal to x minus 2

Answer
A
y is equal to negative 2 y squared minus 8 y minus 8 x is equal to y plus 2
B
y is equal to negative 2 y squared plus 8 y minus 8 x is equal to y minus 2
C
y is equal to negative 2 y squared minus 2 x is equal to y minus 2
D
y is equal to negative 2 y squared plus 2 x is equal to y plus 2

Explanation

From the equation y = x − 2, solve for x to get x = y + 2. Substitute y + 2 for x in y = −2x²: this gives y = −2(y + 2)² = −2y² − 8y − 8. Together, the equivalent system is y = −2y² − 8y − 8 and x = y + 2, which is choice C.

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