Respuesta :

thebecks

Answer:

x = -7, y = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

x = -2y - 1

x = 3y - 16

so:

-2y - 1 = 3y - 16

add 2 y to each side of the equation:

-1 = 5y - 16

add 16 to each side:

5y = 15

divide both sides by 5:

y = 3

x = 3(3) - 16 = -7