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3x + 2y=11 // 2x - 2y = 14 solve I substitution method​

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Hey there! I'm happy to help!

To solve by substitution, rearrange one of the equations for one of the variables.

3x+2y=11

Subtract 2y from both sides.

3x=11-2y

Divide both sides by 3.

x=11/3-2/3y

Now we plug this value of x into the second equation to solve for y.

2(11/3-2/3y)-2y=14

We use distributive property to undo the parentheses.

22/3-4/3y-2y=14

We combine like terms.

22/3-10/3y=14

We subtract 22/3 from both sides.

-10/3y=20/3

Divide both sides by -10/3.

y=-2

We plug this value into one of the equations to solve for x.

3x+2(-2)=11

3x-4=11

Add 4 to both sides.

3x=15

Divide both sides by 3.

x=5

So, the solution is x=5 and y=-2 or (5,-2).

Have a wonderful day! :D

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