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solve the following system of equations. Express your answer as an ordered pair in the format (a,b), with no spaces between the numbers or symbol. 2x+5y=16, -5x-2y=2

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Answer:(-2,4)

Explanation:

5(2x +5y=16) , 2(-5x-2y=2)

Eq 1 , 10x+25y=80 Eq2,-10x-4y=4

Eq1-Eq2 =21y=84

Y=4,x=-2

Ans (-2,4)

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