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Solve the system by substitution.
x = - 4y - 5
2x + 10y = 8

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Answer:

x = -41

y = 9

Explanation:

Begin by multiplying the top equation by 2

2x = -8y - 10

The second equation requires a little more care.

Start by moving 10y to the right. Normally the y value is on the left, but we are going to be substituting for 2x.

2x = - 10y + 8

What I've done is not the usual practice, but there is nothing wrong with it.

Now since both right sides are equal to 2x, you can substitute for them

-8y - 10 = -10y + 8 Add 10y to both sides

-8y + 10y - 10 = 8

2y - 10 = 8 Add 10 to both sides

2y = 8+10

2y = 18 Divide by 2

y = 18/2

y = 9

Use the second original equation to solve for x

2x + 10y = 8

2x + 10*9 = 8

2x + 90 = 8 Subtract 20 from both sides

2x = 8 - 90

2x = - 82 Divide by 2

x = -822/2

x = - 41

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