SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations. 3x+5y=-11 x-2y=11 (x,y)=?

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Question 317273: Solve the following system of equations.
3x+5y=-11
x-2y=11
(x,y)=?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B5y=-11
x-2y=11multiply this line by 3
3x-6y=33subtract this from first line
11y=-44
y=-4
x-2%28-4%29=11
x%2B8=11
x=3
(x,y)=(3,-4)