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Y = 6x
2x + 3y = -20
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Answer: x = -1, y = -6

Explanation:

y = 6x

2x + 3y = -20

Substitute 6x for "y" in the second equation:

2x + 3(6x) = -20

2x + 18x = -20

20x = -20

x = -1

Next, substitute -1 for "x" in the first equation:

y = 6(-1)

y = -6


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