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Consider this system of linear equations:
y- x = -13
-4x + 3y = -51
The solution of the system of equations is
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Answer 1

Answer:

x = 12, y = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

y - x = -13

-4x + 3y = -51

Find y.

y = -13 + x

Plug y into 2nd equation

-4x + 3y = -51

-4x + 3(-13 + x) = -51

-4x + -39 + 3x = -51

-x = -12

x = 12

y = -13 + 12

y = -1