the first step to solving this is to solve the equation for x x = - 21/5 - y 4x + 4y = -14 now,, substitute the given value of x into the equation "4x + 4y = -14" 4( - 21/5 - y) + 4y = -14 next,, solve the equation for y y∈∅ since this system has no solution for y, your answer is (x,y)∈∅ let me know if you have any further questions :)