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What is the solution of the system of equations?y = 23x + 57x – 3y = 15

What is the solution of the system of equations?y = 23x + 57x – 3y = 15-example-1
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Hello there. To solve this system of equations, we'll use the method of substitution.

Take the first equation, in which y = 2/3x + 5 and plug in this value of y in the second equation:

7x - 3(2/3x + 5) =15

Apply the FOIL

7x - 2x - 15 = 15

Sum 15 on both sides of the equation and add the values

5x = 30

Divide both sides of the equation by a factor of 5

x = 6

Now, plug in this value on the first equation:

y = 2/3 * 6 + 5

Multiply and add the values

y = 4 + 5 = 9

The solution to this system of equations is the pair (6, 9)

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