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What is the solution to this system of equations
3x+y=17
X+2y=49

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Answer:

x=−3 and y=26

Explanation:

Let's solve your system by substitution.

3x+y=17;x+2y=49

Step: Solve 3x+y=17 for y:

3x+y=17

3x+y+−3x=17+−3x(Add -3x to both sides)

y=−3x+17

Step: Substitute−3x+17 for y in x+2y=49:

x+2y=49

x+2(−3x+17)=49

−5x+34=49(Simplify both sides of the equation)

−5x+34+−34=49+−34(Add -34 to both sides)

−5x=15

-5x/5 = 15/-5 (Divide both sides by -5)

x=−3

Step: Substitute −3 for x in y=−3x+17:

y=−3x+17

y=(−3)(−3)+17

y=26(Simplify both sides of the equation)

Answer:

x=−3 and y=26

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