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What is the solution to the system of equations?

y = 2x – 3.5

x – 2y = –14

(–7, 3.5)
(3.5, –7)
(7, 10.5)
(10.5, 7)

User DrBeza
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Answer:

C~(7, 10.5)

Explanation:

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User Jabberwocky
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Putting the first equation into the second equation, we have
x - 2(2x - 3.5) = -14
x - 4x + 7 = -14
-3x = -21
x = 7
y = 2(7) - 3.5 = 14 - 3.5 = 10.5
Therefore the solution is (7, 10.5)
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