Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. Choose the

correct ordered pair.

5x + 3y = 31

2x + 3y = 25

(2, 7) is the correct ordered pair.

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + 3y = 31

2x + 3y = 25 Subtract to eliminate the y variable:

3x = 6

x = 6/3

x = 2.

Substitute x = 2 in the first equation:

5*2 + 3y = 31

3y = 31-10 = 21

y = 21/3

y = 7.

Check the result by substituting for x and y in the second equation:

2 (2) + 3 (7) = 25

4 + 21 = 25

25 = 25.