Solve the System of Equations by Graphing $$\begin{array} { r } x + 5 y = - 2 \\y = - 1\end{array}$$

question 38

Essay

Solve the system of equations by graphing. $$\begin{array} { r } x + 5 y = - 2 \\y = - 1\end{array}$$

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