The given system of equations is expressed as
x = 7y + 18
x = 2y + 7
By applying the substitution method, we would equate both equations. It becomes
7y + 18 = 2y + 7
7y - 2y = 7 - 18
5y = - 11
y = - 11/5
Substituting y = - 11/5 into the second equation, it becomes
x = 2 * - 11/5 + 7
x = - 22/5 + 7
x = 13/5
The solution is (13/5, - 11/5)