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What is the solution of the system of equations? y=-3x-14y+5=3(x+3)

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y=-3x-14 (a)

y+5=3(x+3)​ (b)

First, express both equations in the form: ax+by = c

3x+y = -14 (a)

y+5 = 3x+9

-3x +y = 9-5

-3x+y = 4 (b)

Now we have the system:

3x+y = -14 (a)

-3x+y = 4 (b)

Add both equations to eliminate x:

3x+y = -14 (a)

+

-3x+y = 4 (b)

__________

2y = -10

y= -10/2

y=-5

Then replace y on any initial equation and solve for x:

y=-3x-14

-5 = -3x-14

3x = -14+5

3x = -9

x=-9/3

x= -3

Solution: (x,y) = (-3,-5)

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