If y=8-x then you can plug that into the equation like 7=2-(8-x). When you distribute the equation becomes 7=2-8+x. Once you combine like terms the equation becomes 7=-6+x. Then you subtract 6 from both sides, which gives you 13=x.
To find y just put 13 where x was in the first equation. Y=8-13.
Y=-5
X=13
Answer:
i didnt understand can you plz explain
Answer:
The ratio of the area of triangle XBY to the area of triangle ABC is 
Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
If two figures are similar, then the ratio of its corresponding sides is equal to the scale factor and the ratio of its areas is equal to the scale factor squared
In this problem
Triangles XBY and ABC are similar, because the corresponding internal angles are congruent
see the attached figure to better understand the problem
step 1
Find the scale factor
Let
z-------> the scale factor

we have


substitute

step 2
Find the ratio of the area of triangle XBY to the area of triangle ABC
Remember that
If two figures are similar, then the ratio of its areas is equal to the scale factor squared
we have
-----> scale factor
so

The only way to properly answer your question is with the image, but without it, I can still give you a guess of what it will be.
Generally, with these types of problems, the cyclist will begin riding at an increasingly fast pace, Then they will begin slowing down, so the line decreases. When he stops for water the line should remain constant. Meaning a straight horizontal line such as this ------------------
If you can include an image I can give you the exact answer you're looking for, however.