If they have the same charge
x+x+x+x+x+x+x=-42
7x=-42
x=-6
so to check our answer
-6-6-6-6-6-6-6=-42
-12-12-12-6=-42
-24-18=-42
-42=-42
Answer:
x=5, y=-3
Step-by-step explanation:
we can find the answer by plugging in x=3y+14 to the second equation
5(3y+14)-2y=31
simplify
15y+70-2y=31
13y=-39
y=-3
now, plug in this to the initial equation x=3y+14
x=3(-3)+14
x=-9+14
x=5
Answer:

<em>good luck, i hope this helps :)</em>