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Find the solution for these systems of equations


2x+3y=-7

4x-3y=-23

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If we add these two equations together, we can quickly follow the system via the elimination method as the y-terms cancel out. Doing so results in 6x= -30, so x = -5. Plug this in and solve for y. 2*(-5) + 3y = -7, -10 + 3y = -7, 3y = 3, y = 1. The solution is therefore (-5,1).
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