Question

Solve the following system of equations by linear combination: 5x 2y = 14 y = x – 7

Answer 1

(–3, 4)

Explanation:

-3= 4 - 7

4-7 =-3

Answer 2

I would use subsitution
y=x-7
sub x-7 for every x
5x+2(x-7)=14
5x+2x-14=14
add 14 to both sides
7x=28
divide both sides by 7
x=4
sub
y=x-7
y=4-7
y=-3

x=4
y=-3
(4,-3)