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What is the solution to the following system of equations?

y = 6x - 11
-2x - 3y = -7

A. (-13/10, -94/5)
B. (-1/2, -14)
C. (1, -5)
D. (2, 1)

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Final answer:

The solution to the system of equations is (2, 1).

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the system of equations:

y = 6x - 11

-2x - 3y = -7

We can use substitution or elimination method.

Using substitution method:

1. From the first equation, we can express y in terms of x as:

y = 6x - 11

2. Substitute this expression for y in the second equation:

-2x - 3(6x - 11) = -7

-2x - 18x + 33 = -7

-20x + 33 = -7

-20x = -40

x = 2

3. Substitute this value of x into the first equation to find y:

y = 6(2) - 11

y = 12 - 11

y = 1

Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is (2, 1), which corresponds to option D.

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