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3x -8y = 19 3x + 5y = -46​

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Answer:

X is -7 and y is - 5

Explanation:

1) 3x - 8y =19

3x =19 +8y

2) 3x + 5y = - 46

3x = - 46 - 5y

Both equations have the value of 3x so 1= 2

19 +8y = - 46 - 5y

Add 5y to both sides

19 + 13y = - 46

Subract 19 from booth sides

13y = - 65

y = - 5

Substitute the value of y into any of the equations

3x - 8y = 19

3x - (-40) = 19

3x + 40 =19

Subract 40 from both sides

3x = - 21

Divide both sides by 3

X = - 7

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