the answer is going to be -1
Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:
5x + 3y = 26 (times 6) 30x + 18y = 156
6x + 7y = 21 (times 5) 30x + 35y = 105
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30x + 18y = 156
<u>30x + 35y = 105 </u> <u> </u>
-17y = 51

y = -3
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Substitute the value of y to one of equations
6x + 7y = 21
6x + 7(-3) = 21
6x - 21 = 21
6x = 21 + 21
6x = 42

x = 7
X-the number
16 + 2x = -24 |subtract 16 from both sides
2x = -40 |divide both sides by 2
<u>x = -20</u>
Answer: <em>The number is -24</em>
System A has ONE real solution
System B has NO real solutions
System C has ONE real solution