Solve the following system of linear equations in two variables by Substitution method. x=-2y-22x+5y=-7

Suman Cole

Suman Cole

Answered question

2021-01-19

Solve the following system of linear equations in two variables by Substitution method.
{x=2y22x+5y=7

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Ezra Herbert

Ezra Herbert

Skilled2021-01-20Added 99 answers

Consider the following system of linear equations:
x=-2y-2...(1)
2x+5y=-7...(2)
Substitute equation (1) in equation (2):
2(-2y-2)+5y=-7
-4y-4+5y=-7
y=-7+4
y=-3
x=2×(3)2
=6-2
=4
Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-11-03Added 2605 answers

Answer is given below (on video)

2022-08-31

Y is -3 and x is 4

2022-08-31

Y is -3 and x is 4

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