Help pls. Solve the system of linear equations by substitution.

Avinta asked Feb 11, 2023

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Avinta asked Feb 11, 2023

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Answer:

(5, 3)

Explanation:

$x = 17 - 4y \\ y = x - 2$

Substitute x into y:

$y = (17 - 4y) - 2 \\ y = 15 - 4y \\ y + 4y = 15 \\ 5y = 15 \\ y = 3$

Substitute y into x:

$y = x - 2 \\ 3 = x - 2 \\ 3 + 2 = x \\ x = 5$

Therefore your answer is (5, 3).

Vepzfe answered Feb 16, 2023

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