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How to solve -4x+8y=-16
4x+3y=5

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Answer:

X=2, y=-1

Explanation:

-4x +8y=-16 equation 1

4x +3y=5 equation 2

11y=-11 add two equations to eliminate x

y=-1

solve for x by inputting y value into either equation

4x+3y=5

4x+3(-1)=5

4x-3=5

4x=8

x=2

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