What is the solution to the system of equation 5x+2y=12 y=-3x+7 A. (13, -2) B. (1 , 2) C. (-2 , 13) D. (2 , 1)

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Kmalmur · Answer 1 · 2021-10-26T14:29:16+0000

Answer:

D. (2 , 1)

Explanation:

STEP 1: Replace all occurrences of
with
-3x+7 in each equation.

$-x+14=12\\y=-3x+7$

STEP 2: Solve for
in the first equation.

$x=2\\y=-3x+7$

STEP 3: Replace all occurrences of
with
in each equation.

$y=1\\x=2$