Question

What is value of x and y if
Y=-2x+8 and Y=3x-7

Answer 1

X=5 y=-2

Explanation:

Set them equal to each other so...

-2x+8=3x-7

Simplify by balancing out the equation so

-5x=-1

So x=5

Now plug it into either y equation

-2(5)+8

-10+8

Y=-2

Hope this helps!