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Find the solution of the system of equations. 3x-8y = 19
3x + 5y = -46


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(-7,-5)

Explanation:

3x-8y = 19

minus

3x + 5y = -46

0x - 13y = 65

- 13y = 65

÷-13

y = - 5

Substitute y = - 5 into one of the functions:

3x-8y = 19

-8 x - 5 = 40

3x + 40 =19

-40

3x. = - 21

÷3

x= - 7

Solution is (-7,-5)

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