Question

Solve the following system y=-2 -2x-7y=24

Answer 1

x = -5

y = -2

Explanation:

Since you have y, plug that into the equation:

-2x - 7y = 24

-2x - 7(-2) = 24

-2x + 14 = 24

Then, subtract 14 from both sides:

-2x + 14 = 24

- 14 - 14

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-2x = 10

Finally, divide both sides by -2:

-2x = 10

x = -5

So now you have, x = -5 and y = -2.