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OpenStudy (anonymous):

3x+y=-21 and x+y=-5 solve system of equations

OpenStudy (ranga):

Subtract the second equation from the first to eliminate y. Solve for x.

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OpenStudy (anthonyn2121):

Solve for y for the second equation: y=-x-5. Substitute y into the first equation 3x+(-x-5)=-21. Combine like terms and solve for x. 2x-5=-21. x=-8

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