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Solve system by using substitution: 5x + 3y = -4
y - 2x = 6

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Answer:

x = -11/3, y = -4/3

Explanation:


y-2x=6\\y = 2x + 6


3(2x + 6) = -4\\6x + 18 = -4\\6x = -22\\x = -11/3


3y = -4\\y = -4/3

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