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Solve the system of equations. − 3 x + 2 y = 56 − 5 x − 2 y = 24 ​ −3x+2y=56 −5x−2y=24 ​

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Answer:

x = -10 and y = 13.

Explanation:

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Explanation:

-3x + 2y = 56

+ (-5x - 2y = 24)

=> -8x = 80, x = -10.

Therefore -3(-10) + 2y = 56, 30 + 2y = 56, y = 13.

Hence x = -10 and y = 13.

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