Question

Use substitution to solve the system.
Y=2x+11 5x+2y=-14

X=

y=

Answer 1

x = -4, y = 3

Explanation:

1. Substitute 2x + 11 for y:

5x + 2(2x + 11) = -14

2. Simplify:

2(2x) = 4x
4x + 5x = 9x, 2(11) = 22
so,

9x + 22 = -14

3. Isolate x:

9x + 22-22 = -14-22 = 9x -36

9x/9 = -36/9

x = -4

4. Plug in the value of x in to solve for y:

y = 2(-4) + 11

y = 3

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