SOLUTION: -4x-15=57 5x+2y=11 How do you solve systems equations?

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Question 211290: -4x-15=57
5x+2y=11
How do you solve systems equations?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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-4x-15=57
-4x = 72
x = -18
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5x+2y=11
5*(-18) + 2y = 11
-90 + 2y = 11
2y = 101
y = 101/2