Solve the system of equations x+y=-1 and 5x-7y=79 by combining the equations.

Tyra

Tyra

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2021-03-22

Solve the system of equations x+y=-1 and 5x-7y=79 by combining the equations.

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curwyrm

curwyrm

Skilled2021-03-24Added 87 answers

Step 1
Given equation are
x+y=-1
5x-7y=79
(x,y)=?
Step 2
x+y=-1...(1)
5x-7y=79...(2)
From eq (1)
y=-1-x
Put in eq (2)
5x-7(-1-x)=79
5x+7+7x=79
12x=79-7
12x=72
x=7212
x=6
y=-1-x
y=-1-6=-7
y=-7
(x,y)=(6,-7)
Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-11-19Added 2605 answers

Answer is given below (on video)

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