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Solve the equation below

Solve the equation below-example-1
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Answer:

  • The answer is (-8,8).

Explanation:

We know that:

  • x = -8

Work:

  • -3x - 5y = -16
  • => -3(-8) - 5y = -16
  • => 24 - 5y = -16
  • => 24 + 16 = 5y
  • => 40 = 5y
  • => y = 8

Hence, the answer is (-8,8).

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