Q. Solve the system of equations.−7x−6y=4x=−3y+8x=□y=□
Substitute x in first equation: First, let's substitute the value of x from the second equation into the first equation. So, we replace x in the first equation with −3y+8.−7(−3y+8)−6y=4
Distribute −7: Now, let's distribute −7 into the parentheses.21y−56−6y=4
Combine like terms: Combine like terms. 15y−56=4
Add 56 to isolate y: Add 56 to both sides to isolate the y term.15y=60
Divide by 15 for y: Divide both sides by 15 to solve for y.y=4
Substitute y back for x: Now, substitute the value of y back into one of the original equations to solve for x. We'll use the second equation: x=−3y+8.x=−3(4)+8
Calculate x value: Calculate the value of x.x=−12+8
Simplify x value: Simplify to find the value of x.x=−4
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