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Find the x-value using substitution.

y = -3x + 11
5x + y = 21

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Answer:

5x+(-3x+11)=21

2x+11=21

2x=21-11

2x=10 2x/2=10/2

x=5

User Siwymilek
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Answer:

X = 5

Explanation:

here's your solution

=> y= -3x + 11.

=> given equation = 5x + y = 21

=> by putting value of Y in given equation

=> 5x -3x + 11 = 21

=> 2x + 11 = 21

=> 2x = 21-10

=> x = 10/2

=> x = 5

hope it helps

User Freakinpenguin
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