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Solve the system of equations Algebraically.

x+y=-3
y= x + 3
Find the value of.x, then y. Write your answer as an ordered pair.

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Since y=x+3 (given)
Put value of y in equation x+y=(-3)
x+x+3=(-3)
2x=(-6)
x=(-3)
Put x=(-3) in x+y=(-3)
(-3)+y=(-3)
y=0
So, x=(-3)
y=0
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