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what is the value of y in the solution to the following system of equations? (5 points) 2x y = −4 5x 3y = −6
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what is the value of y in the solution to the following system of equations? (5 points) 2x y = −4 5x 3y = −6

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2x+y=-4
5x+3y=-6

multiply first equaton by -5 and second by 2 then add them

-10x-5y=20
10x+6y=-12 +
0x+1y=8

y=8

the y value is 8
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