Question

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A system of equations is shown.

y = 2x – 7

y = -x + 5

What is the solution to the system of equations?

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

Eliminate y by setting the first equation equal to the second:

2x - 7 = -x + 5

Combining like terms, we get:

3x = 12, so that x must be 4.