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Use substitution to solve the system. - 4x + 3y 25 } y = 3x + 15

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the given expression is,

-4x + 3y = 25 ,,,,,,(1)

and

y = 3x + 15

subtitute the value of y in equation (1)

-4x + 3( 3x + 15) = 25

- 4x + 9x + 45 = 25

5x = 25 - 45

x = -20/5

x = -4

put x = -4 in y = 3x + 15

y = 3(-4) + 15

y = -12 + 15

y = 3

thus, the answer is x = - 4 and y = 3

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