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How do I solve the following system of equations?
-5x-3y=7
-3x-4y=2​

User Daniel Cho
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Answer:

(-2, 1)

Explanation:

Systems of equations can be solved using different methods. For this set of systems, you can multiply each equation by a factor in order to eliminate a variable and solve for the other variable:

-3(-5x - 3y = 7) or 15x + 9y = -21

5(-3x - 4y = 2) or -15x -20y = 10

-11y = -11

y = 1

Solve for x: -5x - 3 = 7

Add 3 to both sides: -5x -3 + 3 = 7 + 3 or -5x = 10

Solve for x: x = -2

(-2, 1)

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