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Is there an ordered pair that is in the solution to both of these linear equations



Is there an ordered pair that is in the solution to both of these linear equations-example-1
User Christoph S
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Answer:

(- 4, 2 )

Explanation:

y = 3x + 14 → (1)

2x - 3y = - 14 → (2)

substitute y = 3x + 14 into (2)

2x - 3(3x + 14) = - 14 ← distribute parenthesis on left side and simplify

2x - 9x - 42 = - 14

- 7x - 42 = - 14 ( add 42 to both sides )

- 7x = 28 ( divide both sides by - 7 )

x = - 4

substitute x = - 4 into (1)

y = 3(- 4) + 14 = - 12 + 14 = 2

solution is (- 4, 2 )

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