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7x+y=-20
x-3y=-50

Solve for x.
(5x-8y)^2=-25

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7x+y=-20\\ x-3y=-50\\\\ 21x+3y=-60\\ \underline{x-3y=-50}\\ 22x=-110\\ x=-5\\\\ -5-3y=-50\\ 3y=45\\ y=15

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(5x-8y)^2=-25
No solution in real numbers.
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