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10x = -71 - 11y
3x = -7 + 11y

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If we add theses 2 equations we eliminate the y terms ( -11y + 11y = 0):-


so adding we get


13x = -78

x = -6


Substitute x = -6 in the first equation:-


10(-6) = -71-11y

11y = -71 + 60 = -11

y = 1


So the solution to the system of equations is x = -6,y = 1

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(-6,-1) is the answer to your question.
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