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3x + y = 15 What is the solution of this system of equations? (5x+2y=-4​

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Answer:

x=34 y=-87 (34,-87)

Explanation:

3x+y=15 rewrite to solve for y -----> y=15-3x

5x+2y=-4

Plug y=15-3x into 5x+2y=-4

So, 5x+2 (15-3x)=-4

Distribute: 5x+30-6x=-4

Combine like terms: 30-x=-4

Solve for x -x=-34

Solve for x x=34

Then, to solve for y, plug "x" into 3x+y=15

So, 3(34)+y=15

Distribute: 102+y=15

Solve for y y=-87

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