-x=-20+3y
x=20-3y
5(20-3y)+3y=40
100-15y+3y=40
100-12y=40
-12y=-60
y=5
-x-3(5)=-20
-x-15=-20
-x=-5
x=5
check
-5-3(5)=-20
-20=-20
5(5)+3(5)=40
25+15=40
40=40
Solve using the substitution method
-x-3y=-20
5x+3y=40
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