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2m+n=7
4m+3n=-10
Solve using substitution method

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Answer:

m=31/2, n=-24. (31/2, -24).

Explanation:

2m+n=7

4m+3n=-10

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n=7-2m

4m+3(7-2m)=-10

4m+21-6m=-10

-2m=-10-21

-2m=-31

2m=31

m=31/2

2(31/2)+n=7

31+n=7

n=7-31

n=-24

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