Question 398155
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Hi
Solving by the substitution method
x+6y=-2  OR x = -6y-2
5x - 20y = 5
5(-6y-2)  - 20y = 5
 -30y -10 - 20y = 5
  -50y -10 = 5
   -50y = 15
      y = 15/-50 = -3/10  and
      x = -2/10 = -1/5      (x = 18/10 - 20/10 )

CHECKING our Answer***
5x - 20y = 5
 5*(-1/5)-20*(-3/10) = -1 + 6 = 5