Answer:
x = -1.525
y = 8.525
Explanation:
xy = -13
x + y = 7
we can let 'y' equal 7-x and use substitution
x(7-x) = -13
7x - x² + 13 = 0
divide through by negative one to get a positive x²
x² - 7x - 13 = 0
use the quadratic formula to get:
x = -1.525
y = 8.525