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Use substitution to solve the system of equations.

5x + y = –24
x + 3y = –2

A. x = –5, y = –1

B. x = 5, y = 1

C. x = –5, y = 1

D. x = 5, y = –1

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The answer is C because 5(-5) + 1 = -24
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