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X = 2 y − 4
7 x + 5y = −66

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Answer:

x = -8

y = -2

Explanation:

The variable x in this system of equations is already isolated. Therefore, we can substitute it into the other equation and solve for y.

7(2y - 4) + 5y = -66

14y - 28 + 5y = -66

19y = -66 + 28

y = -2

Then we solve for x

x = 2(-2) - 4

x = -8

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