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Solve the system of equations x + y = 0 and x + 9y= -48 by combing the eqatuons

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Answer:

x = 6

y = -6

Explanation:

x + y = 0 (Multiply by -1)

x + 9y= -48

-x - y = 0

x + 9y= -48

8y = -48

y = -6

x + y = 0

x - 6 = 0

x = 6

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