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I will go about solving this using the elimination method.
First, convert the equations.
10x + y = -20
4x + y = -12
Second, find the easiest variable to get rid of and get rid of it! (In this case, y) We will subtract to get rid of y.
6x = -8
Third, you want to solve the equation.
6x = -8 (divide by 6)
x =

Fourth, solve for y by inserting the answer for x into one of the equations.
10(

) + y = -20

+ y = -20 (subtract

)
y =

The solution for this system of equations is (

,

).
(-4, 1)
the solution is always where the two points meet!! :)
Newborn = 18 inches
adult boa = 9 * 18 + 2 = 164 inches
Since all the information is given, then merely put the necessary facts in order.
Had the length of the newborn been unknown, it would have been represented by x.
9x + 2 = 164
9x = 164 - 2
9x = 162
9x/9 = 162/9
x = 18