Use substitution to solve the system of equations. 5x+y=-24
x+3y=-2

and

y=4.5x+7.5
y=-3.5x-4.5

-17x = 34

Solving

-17x = 34

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Divide each side by '-17'.

x = -2

Simplifying

x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

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-7/8

step-by-step explanation:

instead of subtracting you add the -6/8 and -1/8

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