Question 215613
3x+4y=-8
-5x+y=-25

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Multiply thru the 2nd equation by 4 to prepare for elimination:
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3x+4y = -8
-20x+4y = -100
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Subtract the 2nd from the 1st and solve for "x":
23x = 92
x = 4
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Substitute into 3x+4y=-8 to solve for "y":
3*4 + 4y = -8
3 + y = -2
y = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.