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8 February, 17:16

What is the solution to the system of equations y = - x - 5 and y = 2x + 4

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  1. 8 February, 17:33
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    (-3,-2)

    Step-by-step explanation:

    y = - x - 5

    y = 2x + 4

    plug in one of the y equations

    (2x+4) = - x - 5

    2x+4=-x-5

    3x=-9

    x = - 3

    plug in x to one of the y equations

    y = - (-3) - 5

    y=3-5

    y = - 2

    x = - 3, y = - 2
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