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Solve the following system by using substitution:
x = -3y - 17
2x + 3y = -7

User Glyuck
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Answer:

(x,y) = (10,-9)

Explanation:

x=-3y-17

2x+3y=-7

2(-3y-17)+3y=-7

y=-9

x=-3(-9)-17

x=10

User Sine
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Answer:

x=10 and y=−9

Explanation:

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