Q. Solve the system of equations.5x−7y=58y=−x+2x=□y=□
Substitute y into first equation: Substitute y from the second equation into the first equation.We have y=−x+2. Substitute this into 5x−7y=58.5x−7(−x+2)=58
Distribute and simplify: Distribute the −7 across the terms in the parentheses and simplify.5x+7x−14=5812x−14=58
Isolate the term with x: Add 14 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable .12x - 14 + 14 = 58 + 1412x = 72
Solve for x: Divide both sides by 12 to solve for x.1212x=1272x=6
Substitute x back into second equation: Substitute x back into the second equation to solve for y. y=−x+2 y=−6+2 y=−4
Write the solution as an ordered pair: Write the solution as an ordered pair.The solution is (x,y)=(6,−4).
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