Question

2- variable equation

Answer 1

(-5,-8)

Explanation:

-3x+7y=5x+2y

Substitute -5 for x:

-3(-5)+7y=5(-5)+2y

Simplify:

15+7y=-25+2y

Add 25 to both sides of the equation:

40+7y=2y

Subtract 7y from both sides of the equation:

40=-5y

Divide both sides by -5:

40/-5=y

y=-8