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8x+y=-39
2x-5y=27
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x = -4, y = -7
Work:
From 8x + y = -39, y = -39 - 8x.
Substitute into 2x - 5y = 27:
2x - 5(-39 - 8x) = 27 → 2x + 195 + 40x = 27 → 42x = -168 → x = -4.
Then y = -39 - 8(-4) = -7.
Work:
From 8x + y = -39, y = -39 - 8x.
Substitute into 2x - 5y = 27:
2x - 5(-39 - 8x) = 27 → 2x + 195 + 40x = 27 → 42x = -168 → x = -4.
Then y = -39 - 8(-4) = -7.
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