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2x - 5y = 14
y = 3x+5

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Answer:

x = -3

y = -4

Explanation:

2x - 5y = 14 ⇒ ( 1 )

y = 3x + 5 ⇒ ( 2 )

First, let us find the value of x.

For that let us use equation ( 1 ) and replace y with (3x + 5 ).

2x - 5y = 14

2x - 5 ( 3x + 5 ) = 14

Solve the brackets.

2x - 15x - 25 = 14

Combine like terms.

-13x - 25 = 14

Add 25 to both sides.

-13x = 14 + 25

- 13x = 39

Divide both sides by -13.

x = -3

Let us find the value of y.

For that, use equation (2) and replace x with (-3).

y = 3x + 5

y = 3 × -3 + 5

y = - 9 + 5

y = -4

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