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Y=-2x+10
3y-x+5=0
Solve the system using substitution

User Kerwin
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The first equation is already solved for y. So we can plug that into the second equation.

3y - x + 5 = 0
3(-2x + 10) - x + 5 = 0

Distribute the 3
-6x + 30 - x + 5 = 0

Combine like terms
-6x - x + 30 + 5 = 0
-7x + 35 = 0

Subtract 35
-7x = -35

Divide by -7
x = 5

Plug x into either equation to solve for y
y = -2x + 10
y = -2(5) + 10
y = -10 + 10
y = 0
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