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X + 4y = -26 -5x - = -14​

User SamanthaDS
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Answer:

x=14/5, y=-36/5. (14/5, -36/5).

Explanation:

x+4y=-26

-5x=-14

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5x=14

x=14/5

14/5+4y=-26

4y=-26-14/5

4y=-130/5-14/5

4y=-144/5

y=(-144/5)/4

y=(-144/5)(1/4)

y=-144/20

simplify

y=-36/5

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