To solve this system of equations, we can use the method of substitution or elimination. Let's solve it using substitution.
First, let's solve the first equation for x:
4x + y = 10
We can rearrange this equation to solve for x:
4x = 10 - y
x = (10 - y)/4
Now substitute this expression for x into the second equation:
x + 3y = -3
(10 - y)/4 + 3y = -3
Multiply through by 4 to get rid of the fraction:
10 - y + 12y = -12
Combine like terms:
11y + 10 = -12
Subtract 10 from both sides:
11y = -22
Divide by 11:
y = -2
Now substitute this value of y back into one of the original equations to solve for x. Let's use the first equation:
4x + y = 10
4x + (-2) = 10
4x - 2 = 10
Add 2 to both sides:
4x = 12
Divide by 4:
x = 3
Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is x = 3 and y = -2.
