Question

A system of equations is given.

​y+2=3(x−1)
y=−2x+10
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What is the solution to the system?

Answer 1

x= 3 ; y= 4

Explanation:

y+2 = 3x-3

-2x + 10 + 2 = 3x-3

-2x + 12 = 3x - 3

3x + 2x = 12 + 3

5x = 15

5/5 x = 15/5

x = 3

y= -2(3) + 10

y = -6+10

y = 4