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7 August, 21:22

How can I solve this system of equations: x-y=-3 and - 5x-2y=1

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  1. 7 August, 21:33
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    x-y=-3 so y = x + 3

    -5x-2y=1

    substitute y = x + 3 into - 5x-2y=1

    -5x - 2y = 1

    -5x - 2 (x + 3) = 1

    -5x - 2x - 6 = 1

    -7x = 7

    x = - 1

    y = x + 3 = - 1 + 3 = 2

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