Answer:
x = 1
y = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
3x + 5y = -2
7x - 8y = 15
=> -8y = 15 - 7x
=> -y = 15/8 - 7/8x
=> y = -15/8 + 7/8x
3x + 5(-15/8 + 7/8x) = -2
=> 3x -75/8 + 35/8x = -2
=> 24/8x - 75/8 + 35/8x = -16/8
=> 59/8x - 75/8 = -16/8
=> 59/8x = 59/8
=> x = 59/8 x 8/59
=> x = 472/472
=> x = 1
x = 1
So, 3x + 5y = -2
=> 3 (1) + 5y = -2
=> 3 + 5y = -2
=> 5y = -5
=> y = -5/5
=> y = -1
So, x = 1
=> y = -1
