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Solve the system of equations 2x + 7y = -5 and -2 - 6y = 10 by combining the
equations.

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Answer:

Solve for the first variable in one of the equations, then substitute the result into the other equation.

Point Form:

(9/2 , −2)

Equation Form:

x=9/2 , y=−2

Explanation:

Solve the system of equations 2x + 7y = -5 and -2 - 6y = 10 by combining the equations-example-1
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