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Solve the following system of equations: −2x + 3y = 7 y = 3x + 7 (−5, −1) (−2, 1) (−1, 4) (1, 3)

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Answer:

(-2, 1)

Explanation:

−2x + 3y = 7

y = 3x + 7

Since the second equation is already solved for y, we can use the substitution method. Substitute y of the first equation with 3x + 7 and solve for x.

-2x + 3y = 7

-2x + 3(3x + 7) = 7

-2x + 9x + 21 = 7

7x = -14

x = -2

Now substitute x in the second equation with -2 and solve for y.

y = 3x + 7

y = 3(-2) + 7

y = 1

Answer: (-2, 1)