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Could you please check my answer for me? Use substitution to solve the system of equations:Y=3x+5Y=-2xMy answer: x=-1Y=-2

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Answer

x = -1

y = 2

Step-by-step explanation

The system of equations include

y = 3x + 5

y = -2x

Substituting the value for y in the second equation into the first equation, we have

y = -2x

y = 3x + 5

-2x = 3x + 5

-2x - 3x = 5

-5x = 5

Divide both sides by -5

(-5x/-5) = (5/-5)

x = -1

We can then solve for y

y = -2x

y = -2 (-1) = 2

Hope this Helps!!!

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