What is the solution for the system of equations? Use the substitution method to solve. y=5-3x5x-4y=-3y=5-3x5x-4y=-3 Enter your answer in the boxes. (, )

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Ruby Mayer

4 February, 10:18

What is the solution for the system of equations? Use the substitution method to solve. y=5-3x5x-4y=-3y=5-3x5x-4y=-3 Enter your answer in the boxes. (, )

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Yareli Thomas · Answer 1

To use the substitution method, we write one equation where one variable is isolated to one side. Then, we substitute this equation to the other given equation and solve. We do as follows:

y=5-3x

5x-4y=-3

5x-4 (5-3x) = - 3

5x - 20 + 12x = - 3

17x = 1

x = 17

y = 2