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-3x-5=16
-4(y-2)=12
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1.) x=7

2.)y=-1

Explanation:

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User Jezthomp
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Answer:


x=-7\\y=-1

Explanation:

-----PART 1:


-3x-5=16 Add 5 to both sides


-3x=21 Divide both sides by -3


x=-7

-----PART 2:


-4(y-2)=12 Simplify


-4y+8=12 Subtract 8 by both sides


-4y=4 Divide both sides by 4


y=-1

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