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-5x + 8y = -17
x + 5y = -23

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I think the image above will help you a lot.

-5x + 8y = -17 x + 5y = -23-example-1
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Solve for the first variable in one of the equations, then substitute the result into the other equation.

Answer:
x = -3
y = -4
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