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Solve the system of linear equations by substitution.

3x − 2y = 14
y = 2x − 10


The solution of the system is (___,___).

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User Slims
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Answer: (6,2)

Explanation:

Replace all occurrences of

y with 2x−10 in each equation.

−x+20=14

y=2x−10

Solve for x in the first equation.

x=6y=2x−10

Replace all occurrences of x with 6 in each equation.

y=2x=6

(6,2)

Point Form:

(6,2)

Equation Form:

x=6,y=2

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