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5x-4y=9
X+7=-6

Solve by substituting

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: To solve this system, we can begin by solving for x in the second problem. This would look like:

-6 - 7 = -13

Therefore, x = -13.

Now, we plug in -13 for x in the first equation:

5 × (-13) = -65

⇒ -65 - 4y = 9

We add 65 on both sides:

→ -4y = 74

Finally, we divide both sides by -4:

y = -18.5 or -18 1/2

Answer Recap: x = -13, y = -18.5 or (-13, -18.5)

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