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If 3x - 2y= -10 and 2x + 2y= -100. What is the value of x?​

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Answer:

x = -22

Step-by-step explanation:

[2x + 2y= -100] ÷ 2

x + y = -50

y = -x - 50

substitute the value of y in expression:

3x - 2y = -10

3x - 2(-x - 50) = -10

3x + 2x +100 = -10

5x = -100 - 10

5x = -110

x = -22