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-x-7y-14
-4x-14y=28 solve by elimination

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Answer:

x= -28

y= 6

Explanation:

-x-7y = -14

-4x-14y=28

Let's find x first! First, we time the first equation by -2

2x + 14y = 28

-4x -14y = 28

Add them; you will get

-2x = 56

x = -28

Then put -28 back in the x, and you will get

y= 6

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