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What is the solution to the system of equations below Y equals 2/5 X -3 and X equals -10

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Use the given value of x to find the value of y by replacing it in the first equation.


\begin{gathered} y=(2)/(5)x-3 \\ y=(2)/(5)(-10)-3 \\ y=-4-3 \\ y=-7 \end{gathered}

The solution is x=-10 and y=-7. It means, the right answer is the first one (-10,-7).

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