SOLUTION: use elimination process 7x+5y=-37 6x+8y=-2

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Question 433091: use elimination process
7x+5y=-37
6x+8y=-2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

solving using elimination process

7x+5y=-37

6x+8y=-2



 42x+30y=-37*6

-42x-56y=-2*-7  

    -26y= -208

        y = 8  and x = -11  (x = -66/6)

Order pair(-11,8) the solution for this system



CHECKING our Answer***

 -77 + 40 = -37