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3x + 2y = -10
5x + y = 9

User SunnySonic
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Answer:

x=4, y=-11. (4, -11).

Explanation:

3x+2y=-10

5x+y=9

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3x+2y=-10

-2(5x+y)=-2(9)

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3x+2y=-10

-10x-2y=-18

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-7x=-28

7x=28

x=28/7=4

5(4)+y=9

20+y=9

y=9-20=-11

User Ramnes
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