Math
Solve for both systems: x = - 5y + 38 and 3x + 3y = 42

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x = - 5y + 38
3x + 3y = 42
3(- 5y + 38) + 3y = 42
3(- 5y) (3)( + 38) + 3y = 42
-15y+114+3y=42
-12y+114=42
-12y+114-114=42-114
-12y=-72
-12y/-12=-72/-12
y=6
x = - 5y + 38
x = - 5(6) + 38
x = - 30 + 38=8