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Which ordered pair is the solution to the system of linear equations y=-7x+2 and y = 9x-14?

(-5,1)
(1.-5)
(5,-1)
O (-1.5)

User Tom DeGisi
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Answer:

(1,-5)

Explanation:

you see ; equation 1 = equation 2

because it both = y

so,

-7x+2 = 9x-14

2+14 = 9x+7x (change side for easier solutions)

16 = 16x

x = 16÷16

x = 1

you can find x, so from choice it has only choice that x = 1

so you can answer!

hope it helps ☺️

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