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If xy= -20 -2y= -6. What's the value of x

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Answer:

x = -6 2/3 or -20/3

Explanation:

So we know:

-2y = -6

Divide -2 on both sides

y = 3

Plug that into the other equation:

3x = -20

divide 3 on both sides

x = -20/3 or -6 2/3

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